Job Description
London | 3–6 Month Temporary Assignment | Fast‑Paced, High‑Performance Environment A global private equity firm is seeking an outstanding Executive Assistant to support a busy, fast‑moving deal team on a 3–6 month temporary assignment. This is a high‑impact role in a polished environment where exceptional administrative support is essential for operational success.
About the Firm & London Office
The firm’s London office houses a growing group of investment professionals and is recognised for maintaining one of the strongest support‑staff‑to‑professional ratios in the private equity sector.
The culture is respectful, collaborative, and highly professional, with a zero‑tolerance approach toward rude or aggressive behaviour. Its support staff are long‑tenured, reflecting the healthy, stable workplace environment. The office is modern and high‑spec, featuring sit/stand desks, excellent facilities, and fully stocked kitchens.
The Role
This is a demanding, multi‑stakeholder support position, providing seamless assistance to a Managing Director (primary) plus multiple busy team members such as a VP, Associate, and two others. The Managing Director is based internationally and travels frequently, requiring an EA who is proactive, responsive, and comfortable handling moving parts at speed. They are an assertive team, and this role requires someone with a confident personality to work alongside them.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing multiple complex diaries across global time zones
* Coordinating multi‑stop international travel for several individuals simultaneously
* Monitoring inboxes and staying ahead of issues, especially during heavy travel
* Acting as a polished point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
* Handling expenses and administrative workflows with accuracy and efficiency
* Collaborating seamlessly with a highly capable EA cohort, stepping in as needed
* Maintaining speed, accuracy, and calm in a deal‑driven environment
Ways of Working
* You will join a tight, highly collaborative EA group supporting a wider investment team.
* Shared calendars mean urgent requests are handled by whoever is free - teamwork is essential.
* Core hours are London-based, with occasional late‑day checks due to US time zones.
* Evening/weekend work is rare, but responsiveness and quick acknowledgements are valued.
What They’re Looking For
Please note - Candidates without private equity experience are unlikely to be considered.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Strong, recent Executive Assistant experience within private equity, investment management, venture capital, or a similarly demanding financial environment
* Confidence supporting several senior individuals simultaneously, all with busy travel schedules
* Proven success with complex, frequently changing diaries
* Ability to manage multi‑leg international travel with precision
* Exceptional attention to detail - absolutely essential for this role
* High emotional intelligence and comfort working with fast‑paced, direct communicators
* A proactive, anticipatory mindset, particularly when supporting travelling executives
* A genuine enjoyment of collaboration and shared workload
You’ll Thrive Here If You…
* Excel in demanding, high‑expectation deal environments
* Love being the operational backbone for multiple senior professionals
* Stay calm, polished, and solutions‑focused when things change fast
* Enjoy working within a supportive, team‑oriented EA cohort
* Value structure, professionalism, and a healthy, respectful culture
Why This Assignment Stands Out
* Exposure to a prestigious global private equity platform
* A genuinely collaborative EA environment with exceptionally strong tenure
* A modern, well‑equipped office environment
* An excellent short‑term opportunity for experienced PE EAs to add top‑tier brand experience