The Opportunity
We are looking for a PA to join our Business Support team.
About The Team
Patria Global Private Market Solutions (GPMS) business manages more than $12bn of primary, secondary and co-investment investments in multiple jurisdictions and within a broad range of collective funds and segregated accounts. The business has an exciting future following its acquisition by Patria Investments in 2024.
The role is primarily based in our Edinburgh office. We operate a hybrid working policy with the opportunity to work from home one day a week.
About Patria
Patria is a leading alternative asset manager with over 30 years’ experience in Private Equity, infrastructure, Real Estate and Credit. We are, essentially, a long-lasting and resilient entrepreneurial Partnership, that continually assesses the environment and identifies trends. We quickly adapt our investments and product offering to capture investment opportunities derived from such analysis, delivering consistent results to our clients and creating long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders. We are home to professionals who carry this entrepreneurial spirit as a live and dynamic Partnership, where new members are welcome, and we evolve with their expertise and cultural characteristics. We know how to transform ideas into real business opportunities and are engaged in the development and perpetuation of the Partnership.
Role Purpose
The role will provide PA support to a number of senior GPMS colleagues and lead the delivery of some wider management responsibilities. The role is part of a team of three and will report to the PA and Business Support Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities
* PA and Business Support:
* Provide proactive and efficient PA service to a group of senior GPMS colleagues including diary management, travel booking, expenses and administrative support.
* Business Management:
* Coordinate and diarise primary business forums (eg Board, Management Group, Investment, Risk and Valuation Committees)
* Coordinate the Joiners / Movers / Leavers processes in collaboration with HR & IT
* Support wider tasks within the team such as mailbox management, third party liasion and docusign administration.
Skills And Experience
* Must have experience of working as Personal Assistant, ideally in Financial Services
* Private Equity / Private Asset experience is preferable but not essential
* Strong work ethic - used to working ‘against the clock’ and juggling multiple tasks.
* Strong relationship management - able to coordinate and influence multiple stakeholders and agendas.
* Communication skills – able to communicate clearly and effectively with key stakeholders inside and outside of the organisation.
* Highly organised - able to prioritise and escalate effectively
* Teamwork – able to work effectively as a member of the PA and Business Support team to ensure seamless cover and support for key stakeholders.
Diversity
At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.