Executive Assistant & EA Team Lead
£70,000 – £80,000 | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | West End
We’re working with a high-performing investment firm to appoint a Senior Executive Assistant to support a senior leader and three Managing Directors, alongside overseeing a team of EAs.
This is a standout opportunity for an experienced EA looking for a broader role, combining senior-level support with team responsibility.
The role
A varied, fast-paced position at the centre of the business. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders while also supporting the wider EA function.
Responsibilities include
* Complex diary management across multiple senior stakeholders
* Extensive international travel coordination and itinerary management
* Supporting investment processes, including preparation for investment committee meetings
* Acting as a key point of coordination across the leadership team and EA group
* Providing oversight, mentorship and day-to-day guidance to a team of five EAs
* Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the team
* Supporting stakeholders in a proactive, solutions-focused way
About you
* Strong Executive Assistant experience supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, corporate environment
* Experience within financial services, investment or a deal-driven environment, with a clear understanding of how transactions and deal cycles operate
* Proven experience coordinating investment committee meetings or equivalent senior decision-making forums
* Demonstrated line management responsibility for Executive Assistants, including hiring, performance management, appraisals and ongoing development
* Comfortable operating at pace, managing competing priorities and working closely with senior stakeholders
* Highly organised, with strong judgement and a proactive approach
The business
A growing, well-regarded investment firm with a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Working pattern
Typically 3 days in the office, with 4 days during onboarding to support integration and relationship building.