About the job HAIL Partners are excited to be supporting a leading European Private Equity firm in the search for a superstar Executive Assistant to join the firm in January for a 12-month maternity cover. The position will provide top-level assistance to a busy deal team made up of 6-7 individuals varying in seniority, high-level support will be to 3 execs. This will be a consistently fast-paced role, with frequent travel booking / coordination, diary management, expenses and traditional EA duties. This is a unique opportunity to support a lovely team within a leading PE firm with a flat structure, applicants must have a muck in attitude and always go the extra mile. Responsibilities Arrange and schedule complex internal and external meetings across multiple time zones. Proactively manage busy calendars, handling last-minute requests with ease. Coordinate complex travel arrangements for the team. Organise conference calls, in-person meetings, and team events. Collate and distribute meeting materials in advance. Arrange external business lunches and dinners. Expense management. Personal Attributes Exceptionally organised and detail-oriented. Proactive and resourceful. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Collaborative, adaptable, and calm under pressure. Must be a real team player and be able to anticipate execs needs, be able to work proactively as well as reactively. Qualifications Prior EA experience, ideally from within a PE, or fast-paced financial services environment. Must be used to supporting a busy team at pace and be able to build trust quickly and adapt support style to individual needs. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Experience in managing multiple priorities, administrative coordination, and logistics. Well-organised, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task with great follow-up skills. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.