Executive Assistant- Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Executive Assistant to Partner – Private Equity. Green Park. £75k plus Bonus.

Breakfast and lunch, Gym membership. 10% pension. Flexible working and 1-2 days WFH.

We are seeking a highly experienced and resilient Executive Assistant to support a Partner at a leading private equity firm. This is a high-priority role, requiring an Executive Assistant with strategic insight, outstanding professionalism, and a strong gatekeeping ability. The ideal candidate will be an incredibly professional Executive Assistant who can provide high-level support and navigate an intense, fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Acting as a true right-hand assistant to a driven, motivated, and demanding yet approachable Partner.
• Extensive diary management with back-to-back scheduling and high-level coordination.
• Inbox management, drafting correspondence, and preparing reports and proposals (PowerPoint).
• Providing strategic support and acting as an ambassador for the Partner.
• Managing multi-stop travel arrangements (though travel is limited) with occasional weekend/out-of-hours support when required.
• Working closely with the Partner, understanding the demands of deal cycles and adapting accordingly.

The Ideal Executive Assistant:

• Senior-level Executive Assistant with experience in private equity or financial services.
• Resilient, highly committed, and capable of handling the intensity of deal times.
• A calm, composed, and discreet professional with tact and diplomacy in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent client-facing skills and a natural ability to build trust and credibility over time.
• German skills are a plus but not essential.

Benefits:

• High bonus potential
• Core hours: 9am - 6pm with flexibility required
• 1-2 days working from home
• Non-contributory pension of 10% increasing to 15%
• Free daily breakfast and lunch - 50% Gym membership contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Health Insurance, dental and family-focused benefit programmes