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Executive Assistant
Job Title: Executive Assistant (EA) – Finance House, Mayfair, London
Location: EA – Mayfair, London (Office-based, 5 days per week) Salary: £55K–£65K plus exceptional benefits (9-6 working hours)
About the Role
Are you ready to take on your next career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to join our boutique, highly regarded finance house operating in the heart of Mayfair, London.
This is a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, joining a close-knit team of three who are exceptional in their roles—and are now looking to expand with a fourth member.
This exciting and varied position supports a busy COO and two other senior stakeholders, offering full EA duties alongside office management responsibilities. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring seamless operations across senior support, administration, and stakeholder engagement.
The most critical factor for success here is team fit. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated, collaborative, and thrives under pressure in a high-energy finance setting.
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Key Responsibilities
- Full EA support for a COO and two senior team members:
- High-volume diary management with expertise in multi-timezone scheduling
- Complex global travel arrangements (flights, hotels, visas, itineraries)
- Gatekeeping duties to protect senior stakeholders’ time
- Inbox management (emails, correspondence, first-hand triage)
- General administration & office operations:
- Arranging meeting rooms, visitor hosting, and rotational tasks
- Expense processing and office coordination
- Strong discretion and professionalism at all levels
- Proactive collaboration:
- Willing to assist colleagues on-the-fly with complex or unexpected challenges
Requirements
- Professional background: Prefer graduate or graduate calibre experience.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years as an EA, ideally within private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), or comparable high-level environments.
- Key traits:
- Highly responsive in fast-moving environments.
- Natural ambassador with exceptional communication skills.
- Able to anticipate needs and prosper in ambiguity.
- Confident, proactive, and trusted leader able to prioritise responsibilities without supervision.
- Strong organisational acumen and sophisticated solutions-driven mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Advanced users preferred).
- Personality fit:
- Thrives in pressure-focused, high-performing teams.
- Not afraid to ‘muck in’—ready to support colleagues and take on extra responsibilities efficiently.
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Note: Though the role is early-career focused, we seek applicants who exhibit executive presence—someone who can command respect, demonstrate professionalism, and naturally connect with diverse stakeholders.
Benefits
- Outstanding salary (£55K–£65K) + comprehensive benefits package.
- Small, collegiate team where you’ll be supported, challenged, and surrounded by fellow high-performing talent.
Ready to step up? Apply now for immediate screening. All applications welcomed.
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