Senior Team Assistant

Join a major investor in prominent deals across the world as Senior Team Assistant within their Private Equity team. 

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Assistant to join a global investment fund in a highly dynamic, fast-paced role within their private equity team. The firm is extremely international and has grown considerably over the past 20 years as a major investor in prominent deals across the world. With a fantastic work culture, we are seeking someone who is focused on developing their secretarial career in a high-expectation investment environment, and who will benefit from working closely with senior EAs and other Team Assistants, and exposure to solid training and a great network. If this sounds like you, please read on!

• Competitive salary + bonus + leading benefits
• Hybrid working - up to 2 days WFH per week 
• Central offices, located in the heart of the West End 
• Career accelerating, engaged role with commitment to progression   

Role Overview:

This role supports the private equity MD and team within a global investment management firm as a Senior Team Assistant. You will manage their complex international travel schedules, and diaries, and arrange meetings over time zones taking a wholly proactive approach to everything you do. This role will also provide the opportunity to assist with organising team outings, social engagements and events specifically for the private equity team within the wider company. With 200 employees in the London office you will be joining a collaborative, driven and growing business and will have a strong track record of working in a private equity or similar investment firm in a team support capacity. You will therefore be meticulously detailed and a confident and concise communicator, which will be demonstrable through your ability to hit the ground running and work proactively from the start. 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate international travel, itineraries and expense reporting for the PE team.
• Manage the calendar, presentations, meetings, and action items of the PE team.
• Represent the private equity team in various forums and meetings with external and internal guests. 
• Act as an ambassador and ensure the PE team is viewed as a professional, friendly, easily accessible and approachable partner for internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential matters relating to the daily activity of the department. 
• Work cross functionally with other team members and departments to ensure we remain aligned with goals and values.

Candidate Requirements: 

• A minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience as a senior assistant to a busy MD and team within private equity or investment management.
• Confident in liaising with internal and external stakeholders from a multitude of backgrounds, across the organisational structure. 
• Driven to succeed and thrive in the Assistant role, taking absolute pride in being relied upon to deliver exceptional organisational support.
• You will be unflappable when dealing with multiple requests, being able to confidently prioritise using your intuition.
• University/secretarial college graduate, looking to work in a corporate environment. 
• You will be well presented and client facing in your communication style. A desire to work in a fast-moving, international environment, with an interest in the investment sector is key. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary, pension and discretionary bonus.
• Private health, life and travel insurance, and income protection. 
• 28 days holiday + personal leave and study days, as well as 4 "unplugged/switch off" days.
• £500 well-being allowance. 
• Exposure to a global network of professionals, leaders and mentors.
• You will be well looked after in your job, with excellent remuneration and future prospects.

If you are looking to marry your experience as a Team Assistant within an investment or private equity firm with a supportive, rewarding and positive culture, please apply today.