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The role of an EA or PA in a hedge fund can be highly critical, supporting the high level executives, directors and CEOs in major decisions and facilitating their daily operations.
Our hedge fund clients offer starting competitive salaries from £43,000 with comprehensive benefits – with both temporary and permanent roles available.
The roles of Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants tend to overlap and are similar in the way that they support senior executives and leadership.
An EA or PA will usually work very closely with a senior member of the organisation, such as a Director or CEO, helping to arrange their schedules, calendars, taking meeting minutes, handling key documents and sometimes accompanying them to meetings and on work trips.
The main distinction is that an EA job in a hedge fund might include more financial, technical and strategic value, by actively preparing reports, presentations, meeting agendas and coordinating projects – using a background in finance or business.
By comparison, a PA job in a hedge fund might be more revolved around scheduling personal appointments, running errands, handling personal travel, accommodation, managing emails and even assisting with errands of their employer’s personal life.
An Executive Assistant must be able to allocate time efficiently and prioritise tasks. Balancing multiple deadlines without compromising on quality is key.
Strong verbal and written communication by phone, email and reporting are key skills for an EA or PA. Being proficient in additional languages can help you stand out and increase your job prospects.
EAs and PAs must have the ability to follow high-level meetings, put together reports and be good at note taking.
Working with high level executives at a hedge fund requires EAs and PAs to maintain confidentiality when dealing with confidential or sensitive information.
Being proficient in essential software applications, such as the Microsoft Office Suite, is a must-have skill set, helping to carry out and execute every day tasks.
The role demands the flexibility to adapt to changing environments, attend events and meetings and meet deadlines.
s an industry-specialist consultancy, Joss Search offers some of the brightest and most competitive Executive Assistant jobs in hedge funds and alternative investment finance firms in London, New York, Germany and other parts of Europe.
Our strong network of recruiters and our reputation as a leading hedge fund, private equity and alternative investment recruitment consultancy firm mean that we’re able to source some of the most desirable and competitive EA and PA roles with leading firms across the world.
In addition, our team of recruiters will work closely with you to help and guide you throughout the application process.
Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together.
Candidates can browse through our list of EA and PA jobs below and once you’ve selected the right one for you, you can apply directly through the Joss Search website, by entering your full name, email address and attaching your CV or resume.
If you wish to submit multiple job applications or would like some job search advice, please contact us directly by calling us on:
London | +44 (0)20 3096 7050
Europe | +49 (0)69 5899 6807
New York | +1 917 268 9368
You can also email our team at hello@josssearch.com.
No, a university college degree is not necessarily required to become an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant, although it can sometimes be helpful, depending on the role requirements.
The most important success factors are relevant sector experience, attention to detail and strong communication skills.
The average salary for an Executive Assistant varies depending on the industry, location and experience level. On average, an Executive Assistant in the UK can earn between £43k – 80k per year, while in the United States, EAs can earn between $100k – $165k per year, depending on experience and the seniority level of the role and Executives being supported.
Yes, there are both temporary and permanent job roles available through Joss Search. Certain contracts are available for 6 months, 12 months or longer, whether it is to cover maternity leave or busier periods.
Yes, most of the job opportunities for EAs come with financial benefits or bonuses which may be performance-based and available after a certain time period e.g 12 months.
Many hedge fund firms also offer competitive benefits packages such as private healthcare, pensions and life insurance.
As the sector adapts, some firms are placing a larger focus on family and wellbeing benefits too. Larger organisations may come with added benefits such as meals provided, free dry cleaning and a fitness centre on site.
Yes, EAs and PAs can certainly advance their careers within an organisation, because they often get a very good understanding of the organisation and how it works from the top level directors.
Building a strong network of professional contacts and demonstrating strong performance in the role can also lead to opportunities for advancement.
Many have the option to take additional training, diplomas or certificates to enhance their knowledge in finance or strategic support.
Yes, candidates can apply for EA and PA roles in hedge funds across our networks in London, New York, Germany and Europe. Being able to speak an additional language and having a right to work in the country where you’re applying for a role can be beneficial.
We work with hedge fund firms in well-known financial districts including Mayfair, St James’, Manhattan, Frankfurt, Munich and more.
The annual leave for an EA or PA is 25 days and this may vary between different private equity and investment firms.
No, we don’t charge fees to any candidates that apply or are placed into any of our roles. We receive a discretionary fee from our employment partners (clients) by working with them and acting as their consultants.
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