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Executive Assistants, known as EAs for short, offer indispensable support in facilitating and overseeing the daily operations of high level executives, directors and CEOs of a private equity or alternative investment firm.
With competitive salaries starting from £43,000 per year with comprehensive benefits packages, start your search for permanent and temporary EA jobs.
An Executive Assistant (EA) is a position for somebody who’s engaged with day-to-day activities of high-level executives within an organisation. Their scope of work includes a multitude of responsibilities including calendar management, meeting coordination, correspondence handling and document safeguarding.
Executive Assistants excel in organisational acumen and proactive planning. They anticipate needs and contingencies, ensuring that every scenario is accounted for.
Within a private equity firm or hedge fund, this position offers an impressive learning experience to work closely with decision makers and EAs will often advance into other promising career roles within the sector in the future.
An Executive Assistant must be able to allocate time efficiently and prioritise tasks – balancing multiple deadlines without compromising on quality is key.
Mastery in verbal and written communication is essential for liaising with diverse stakeholders, ranging from C-suite executives to team members and external clients. Being able to confidently speak additional languages will also make you stand-out to global firms when applying for a new role.
Ensuring meticulousness in all undertakings, whether drafting reports or setting up meetings, is a non-negotiable trait for an Executive Assistant.
Given the sensitive nature of the information they handle, maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgement is imperative for Executive Assistants.
Proficiency in essential software applications, such as the Microsoft Office Suite and expensing programmes is a must-have skill set, enabling seamless execution of tasks
The EA role demands the flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements and the resilience to manage unforeseen challenges effectively.
As an industry-specialist consultancy, Joss Search offers some of the brightest and most competitive Executive Assistant jobs in private equity and alternative investments in locations across London, New York, Germany and other parts of Europe.
Our strong network of consultants, partnered with our 15-year reputation as a leading private equity and alternative investment consultancy firm means we’re able to source some of the most desirable and competitive EA roles with leading firms across the world.
In addition to offering EA jobs with competitive salaries and the opportunity to work with high-level personnel, our team of consultants 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.
You can browse through our list of EA jobs and once you’ve selected the right one for you, you can apply directly through our website by adding 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.
A university college degree is not necessarily required to become an Executive 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 is 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, most of the job opportunities for EAs come with financial benefits or bonuses which may be performance-based and distributed after a certain time period e.g 12 months. Many firms also offer competitive benefits packages offering private healthcare, pension and life insurance. As the sector adapts, some firms are placing larger focus on family and wellbeing benefits too.
Executive Assistants can certainly advance their careers by continuing education and professional development opportunities, such as management, technology or finance courses.
Building a strong network of professional contacts and demonstrating strong performance in the role can also lead to opportunities for advancement.
Yes, candidates can apply for EA roles across our networks in London, New York, Germany and Europe.
We work with private equity firms, asset managers, boutique investment banks, hedge funds, venture capital firms, and UHNW family offices in well-known financial districts including Mayfair, St James’, Manhattan, Frankfurt, Munich and more.
25 days is the standard annual leave for an Executive Assistant job in the UK, however, 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 as their consultants.
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