Executive Assistant | Private Equity Team

London | 3–6 Month Temporary Assignment | Fast‑Paced, High‑Performance Environment

A global private equity firm is seeking an outstanding Executive Assistant to support a busy, fast‑moving deal team on a 3–6 month temporary assignment. This is a high‑impact role in a polished environment where exceptional administrative support is essential for operational success.

The firm’s London office houses a growing group of investment professionals and is recognised for maintaining one of the strongest support‑staff‑to‑professional ratios in the private equity sector.

The culture is respectful, collaborative, and highly professional, with a zero‑tolerance approach toward rude or aggressive behaviour. Its support staff are long‑tenured, reflecting the healthy, stable workplace environment.

The office is modern and high‑spec, featuring sit/stand desks, excellent facilities, and fully stocked kitchens.

This is a demanding, multi‑stakeholder support position, providing seamless assistance to a Managing Director (primary) plus multiple busy team members such as a VP, Associate, and two others.

The Managing Director is based internationally and travels frequently, requiring an EA who is proactive, responsive, and comfortable handling moving parts y are an assertive team, and this role requires someone with a confident personality to work alongside them.

• Managing multiple complex diaries across global time zones
• Coordinating multi‑stop international travel for several individuals simultaneously
• Monitoring inboxes and staying ahead of issues, especially during heavy travel
• Acting as a polished point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Handling expenses and administrative workflows with accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborating seamlessly with a highly capable EA cohort, stepping in as needed
• Maintaining speed, accuracy, and calm in a deal‑driven environment

• You will join a tight, highly collaborative EA group supporting a wider investment team.
• Shared calendars mean urgent requests are handled by whoever is free - teamwork is essential.
• Core hours are London-based, with occasional late‑day checks due to US time zones.
• Evening/weekend work is rare, but responsiveness and quick acknowledgements are valued.

Please note - Candidates without private equity experience are unlikely to be considered.

• Strong, recent Executive Assistant experience within private equity, investment management, venture capital, or a similarly demanding financial environment
• Confidence supporting several senior individuals simultaneously, all with busy travel schedules
• Proven success with complex, frequently changing diariesiver>
• Ability to manage multi‑leg international travel with precision
• Exceptional attention to detail- absolutely essential for this role
• High emotional intelligence and comfort working with fast‑paced, direct communicators
• A proactive, anticipatory mindset, particularly when supporting travelling executives
• A genuine enjoyment of collaboration and shared workload

• Excel in demanding, high‑expectation deal environments
• Love being the operational backbone for multiple senior professionals
• Stay calm, polished, and solutions‑focused when things change fast
• Enjoy working within a supportive, team‑oriented EA cohort
• Value structure, professionalism, and a healthy, respectful culture

• Exposure to a prestigious global private equity platform
• A genuinely collaborative EA environment with exceptionally strong tenure
• A modern, well‑equipped office environment
• An excellent short‑term opportunity for experienced PE EAs to add top‑tier brand experience