Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Global Private Equity Firms

Frankfurt

We have an unprecedented number of Executive Assistant roles that we're recruiting for our private equity clients in Frankfurt. We recruit for 85% of the leading global private equity houses, and never before has there been such demand for the top talent in the Executive Assistant profession. Germany is now seeing the second largest level of private equity activity, and the firms are needing great Assistants like never before!

Many have headquarters in the USA and London, with growing offices throughout Germany and indeed Europe. Joss Search is proud to support our clients globally, and these are all firms in which we've placed Assistants all over the world, with incredibly positive feedback from our candidates. If you are a career-driven Executive Assistant, and want to be remunerated well and valued for your role, these are the best firms to work for in Frankfurt.

We have roles for Executive Assistants to support at MD level, and some to support a mixture of levels of Directors, Principals plus one or two investment professionals, many of the roles requiring Assistants to take on projects as needed.

This advert is in English because our clients are all international and they require fluent English skills, as well as fluent German. You will travel to London and other European offices at times, and liaise with colleagues all over the world, so communication skills and ability to navigate a global environment is a must.

You must have a background working for international firms - financial services, private equity, alternative investment, investment banking, management consultancy etc. and be used to working in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

THE ROLE

The main responsibilities below give a general overview, but each role will differ depending on the business area you support, and your interest and skill set. Many of our clients want Executive Assistants to embrace more areas of business support, especially as firms' processes are largely now so much more digital. Many of our roles include support with compliance and deal administration, event planning, onboarding and recruitment, training, and any other ad-hoc projects.

• Supporting the MD / investment professionals with extensive diary management across multiple time zones, dealing with changing priorities
• Organising complex global travel itineraries
• Coordinating internal meetings
• Gatekeeping and liaising with important internal and external stakeholders
• Planning conferences / investor events / company events
• Preparation of business correspondence, documentation and presentations
• Liaising with global HR & Operations departments
• Using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Outlook, Word & PowerPoint

THE CANDIDATE

To be successful, you must have the following:

• Experience as an Assistant in private equity or relevant international firm
• Excellent, fluent interpersonal and communication skills, in English and German
• High standards for yourself and those around you
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisation skills
• Highly motivated self-starter and service-oriented
• Team player, going the extra mile when needed
• Passionate about business and want to be a part of a successful private equity team
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to work between 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday, both in the office and at home

PACKAGE

Salaries in Frankfurt are incredibly competitive and firms are paying well for great Assistants! Other benefits include:

• Generous performance related bonuses
• Lunch vouchers
• Annual fitness / wellness allowance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Financial support with fertility treatment / family building (a benefit that is growing in popularity)
• Extensive review process, regular appraisals of performance & salary level
• Access to social committees and global EA network
• Team events and closing-deal-dinners
• Opportunity to travel!

If you have the right skills and experience, please don't hesitate to contact us today!