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Private Equity Executive Assistant
US law firm is seeking a Private Equity Executive Assistant to work one-to-one with their Managing Partner to offer full organisational and gatekeeping support, standard hours will be 9:30am to 5:30pm with lots of paid overtime available on an initial 12-month FTC basis.
- Basic Salary £70,000 (with flexibility)
- Paid overtime – considerable
- Bonus – upon completion of initial contract
- Office working Monday to Friday in the West End
- Working for one of the most noted lawyers in London/Europe
Private Equity Executive Assistant duties:
- Provide extensive and complex diary and travel management across multiple time zones.
- Prioritise tasks, flag important items and ensure the Managing Partner is well-prepared for all interactions, from routine updates, client birthdays to meeting briefs.
- Plan, schedule and manage meetings effectively including proactive preparation and consolidation of agendas, materials, minutes and follow up actions.
- Draft high-quality correspondence and communicate with integrity on behalf of the Managing Partner
- Monitor support needed during the Senior Partner’s travel across the world and ensure timely support related to itinerary changes, meeting schedule updates and all relevant local logistics. Ensure adequate support on the ground.
- Gatekeeping for all calls/emails and forging strong and trusted relationship with Managing Partner and clients
Private Equity Executive Assistant requirements:
- Previous experience supporting a senior Private Equity / Hedge Fund / Investment Banking Stakeholder
- Willingness, ability and commitment to working long hours when needed (all paid)
- Happy to be office-based Monday to Friday
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.
