Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership (Investment Firm)

Our client is a private investment firm looking to hire an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to a senior principal with a broad range of board and business commitments.

The role covers executive support and personal assistance, with a high level of confidentiality. It would suit an experienced Executive Assistant who has worked directly with a CEO, Founder or Chairman and is comfortable operating independently.

Responsibilities for the Executive Assistant:

• Manage a busy and complex calendar, coordinating meetings and calls with internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, visas and accommodation
• Prepare and process expense reports accurately and on time
• Manage and prioritise correspondence and communications on behalf of the principal
• Coordinate board and business meetings, including logistics and materials
• Handle personal assistant tasks as required
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Provide general administrative and office support as required

Requirements for the Executive Assistant:

• At least 7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role, with direct support to a CEO, Founder, Chairman or equivalent
• Experience supporting a principal with multiple board or business commitments
• Proven track record of handling confidential information with discretion
• Strong calendaring, travel coordination and expense management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Resourceful and detail-oriented, able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number 16S8194)