Alantra
Personal Assistant (London, UK)
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About Alantra
Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to midmarket companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams. In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at c. €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to c €14.5bn
Job Description: Overview
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide first-class support to a team of Managing Directors / Directors within a fast-paced, professional environment. The successful candidate will also collaborate closely with the wider PA team, offering administrative support across the business, including to junior fee earners.
This is a dynamic and varied role, suited to someone who thrives on multi-tasking, takes pride in the details, and is comfortable working with senior stakeholders in a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive & Team Support:
- Provide seamless PA support to a team of Managing Directors & Directors, including complex and ever-changing diary management
- Coordinate meetings across time zones, ensuring all logistics are handled efficiently
- Assist the PA team with ad-hoc requests from junior fee earners
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Travel & Expenses:
- Manage extensive travel arrangements including flights, trains, hotels, visas, and dining/meeting venues
- Process monthly expenses for the team using Concur, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
Document & Presentation Support:
- Format presentations and documents in line with company or client branding
- Handle quick-turnaround amendments and print setups with precision
- Prepare and bind materials for meetings as required
Event Coordination & Internal Engagement:
- Planning and execution of events (team drinks, lunches, celebrations, Away Days, corporate events)
Office & Admin Support:
- Provide cover for reception duties during holidays or lunch breaks
- Support CRM database upkeep update contacts, log meeting notes, and maintain data accuracy
- Perform general administrative tasks including filing, scanning, archiving, and office errands
- Support the other London PAs with overflow tasks as needed
Requirements:
- Proven experience (at least 4 years) in a similar PA role within the finance, consulting, or professional services sector
- Excellent command of Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience using Concur (or similar expense software)
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion
About You:
- Exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Personable and professional, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively with a range of personalities and seniority levels
- A true team player, willing to step in and help wherever needed
- Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a "can-do" attitude
- Confident, polished, and discreet when handling sensitive information
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Other:
As part of the wider Support Team, you’ll be expected to contribute to the smooth running of the London office, assisting with cover during absences and taking on additional hours when needed. Flexibility and adaptability are key in this collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Location:
London office (1 day WFH)
Hours:
Full time (Monday – Friday, 9.00 – 5.30)
Reporting to:
London Senior PA / Head of Support
Compensation:
£40,000- £45,000, depending on experience.
Alantra is an international financial services firm with over 540 professionals representing 35 nationalities in 24 offices. We provide investment banking, alternative asset management and credit portfolio advisory services to corporations, family-owned companies, and institutional investors. Our ambition is to always support our clients with the best advice and products and to do that with an accountable and ethical approach to business. Our listed partnership model means that while our teams work under stringent corporate governance structures, they thrive on autonomy and are personally invested in Alantra. Which means we are all personally invested in our clients.
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