Executive Assistant in London

Location: London Area
Salary: £50,000 per year
Recruiter: ISE Partners
Job Hours: Full-time

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Executive Assistant Opportunity in Private Equity

Are you a Russell Group University graduate or an Executive Assistant trained by Quest or Oxford Media Business School, with a classical approach to EA work, outstanding business etiquette, and a minimum of 3-5 years of professional EA experience in a highly reputable corporate business? Are you looking to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of Private Equity?

ISE Partners are seeking a seasoned Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to two Managing Directors and two Associates within a fast-moving and highly respected firm. The firm values its team, offering exceptional benefits, perks, and a kind, sociable, and pleasant culture.

This role is ideal for an EA who is eager to progress their career, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable with working overtime and occasionally on weekends to monitor and manage the busy schedules and travel of Directors. The additional support will be valued, recognised and rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead calendar management, planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for business-related trips, as well as assist with personal travel when needed.
  • Understand and accommodate travel preferences, providing comprehensive itineraries and organizing travel documents.
  • Manage expenses by collecting receipts and creating monthly expense reports in the Concur system.
  • Draft and edit various documents, including meeting preparation materials, presentations, correspondences, and spreadsheets.
  • Maintain and update contact information, handle time-off entries, and coordinate logistics such as technology support and meals.
  • Perform general office duties, including answering phones, welcoming guests, and managing document-related tasks.
  • Represent the firm with professionalism, liaising with internal and external clients on behalf of those you support.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Provide off-hours assistance and take on ad hoc projects as required.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of professional EA experience in a highly reputable corporate business.
  • Secretarial training from Quest or Oxford Media Business School
  • A solid degree.
  • Financial services industry experience is a plus. Experience in professional services is preferred.
  • Business proficiency in French is advantageous.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a clear and efficient communication style.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with Concur is a plus.
  • A team player who enjoys working cooperatively to deliver business results.
  • High degree of initiative, commitment, and drive.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
  • Experience booking private air travel is a plus.

Salary: £50,000 - £58,000


About ISE Partners


Since 2007, ISE Partners has been introducing the best Business Support, EA, HR and Operations candidates into some of the world’s most discerning companies.

Our investment sector expertise includes recruiting for some of the world’s largest full-service investment banks and alternative investment funds through to newly launched VCs. We’re proud to work with many limited partners in those funds (from family offices to global pension funds) as well as the businesses which make up the investment portfolio.

Across professional services we supply global management and strategic communications consultancies and executive search firms

Within the technology arena we can support start-up ventures with their very first business support hire but we have also been a partner to much larger SaaS businesses and international media platforms with higher volume needs for support and operations staff.

Our Disciplines:

PA & Administrative
Board / Founder- level Executive Assistants, Investor Relations Assistants, Team Assistants, Reception and Front-of-House, Private PAs to UHNWIs and family offices

Operations
Office Managers, Administration Managers, Head of Operations, Facilities, Operations Analysts, Database Analysts, Research Analysts

HR
HR Managers, HR Business Partners, HR Assistants, Recruitment Leads, Recruitment Coordinators

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