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Personal Assistants, known as PAs for short, working in the niche sectors of private equity and alternative investments work closely with high-level Executives, Directors and CEOs on a daily basis – taking important notes during meetings and organising their calendars and schedules to fine precision.
With competitive salaries starting from £45,000 per year with benefits, Joss Search offers a list of impressive permanent and temporary PA jobs in private equity and alternative investments.
A Personal Assistant in private equity and alternative investment, is an important aide and support to a senior member of an organisation.
In a specialist finance company such as a private equity firm, hedge fund or venture capital firm, a senior level director or CEO will have a PA to manage a number of appointments, email communications and stakeholders, whilst handling administration tasks to an excellent standard.
PAs are known for having impeccable organisational skills with the ability to manage busy schedules and maintain good timekeeping.
PAs must be good communicators and be able to provide quality note taking – relaying this information to different stakeholders, clients and partners.
A Personal Assistant role may be an entry-level role, but in some cases, can require someone with more experience to handle the demands and pressure of high level organisations so, they’re often dependent on experience and the hiring needs of the firm.
Personal Assistant jobs in private equity and alternative investments may last for a fixed period such as one year or on a fixed-term contract, or be ongoing, with some candidates staying in the role for several years or decades.
Firms in the sector also often hire temp business support professionals for shorter periods of time to cover busy periods and offer support to their permanent business support team.
Personal Assistants collaborate closely with business owners, managers, and executives to provide tailored support. Their responsibilities often include:
Coordinating travel arrangements and managing the executive’s diary to ensure optimal time utilisation.
Managing email correspondence and effectively communicating with various stakeholders on behalf of their employer.
Responsible for taking minutes during meetings and maintaining up-to-date filing systems.
Efficiently managing client interactions, including message responses, follow-up calls, and appointment scheduling.
Strong verbal and written communication is crucial.
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential for managing the fast-paced nature of the role.
Expertise in managing calendars to ensure that the executive’s professional and personal commitments are well-organised.
Proficiency in conducting research to support decision-making and planning.
The ability to plan strategically to align tasks and activities with the executive’s goals.
Joss Search offers some of the brightest and most competitive Personal Assistant jobs in private equity and alternative investments, in locations across London, New York, Germany and other parts of Europe.
With our strong network of experienced consultants and our 15-year reputation as a leading private equity and alternative investments recruitment consultancy firm, we’re able to procure some of the most exciting PA roles in the private equity and alternative investments industry across Europe and the US.
We offer PA jobs with competitive salaries and the opportunity to work with high-level stakeholders. Our personal team of consultants will work closely with you to help and guide you throughout the application process and find the right fit for you – helping you maximise your potential and reach the next stage in 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.
Browse through our list of PA 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.
Yes, candidates can apply for PA 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.
There are no specific qualifications or university degrees you need to be a Personal Assistant, but it can be helpful. However, some of the most valuable skills to succeed in this role are attention to detail, strong communication and travel management. Any relevant experience you can bring is also helpful!
Travel can be common but it depends on the role and which team or executives you’re supporting. Sometimes you might just be organising their travel but there are also more senior roles where you may have the opportunity to travel with them too.
Some roles are more specific in requiring previous experience in the private equity and alternative investment sectors to be considered for the job. It’s helpful to have some transferrable experience and the right mindset, as the pace and expectations of the private equity and alternative investment sectors are quite unique compared to other industries.
The base salary for Personal Assistants in private equity and alternative investments is approximately £43k – £80k per year in the UK and $100k – $165k per year in New York, depending on experience and demands of the role.
Yes, most of job opportunities for PAs come with financial benefits or bonuses which may be performance-based and distributed after a certain time period e.g 12 months. Many organisations have additional benefits as part of their packages, often offering things like private healthcare, pension, and life insurance amongst many other competitive benefits.
Personal Assistants operate in any size setting – often managing both personal and professional tasks for the most senior-level employees.
The senior/directorial-level staff will delegate daily responsibilities to the Personal Assistant and work closely with them.
An excellent Personal Assistant should be proactive, organised and detail-oriented whether they work from home or in an office.
The PA role is crucial to the success of leaders. Excellent communication skills are needed for a top-notch Personal Assistant.
Yes, there are some Personal Assistant jobs that are remote, fully office-based, or a hybrid version of both. Typically, a Personal Assistant sits closely with the senior member of the company they’re assigned to – and this is likely to be an office-based role.
25 days’ is the standard annual leave for a Personal Assistant job and this may vary between different private equity and investment firms.
No, we don’t charge fees to any candidates who apply to our roles, or candidates that we place into roles. We receive a discretionary fee from our employment partners (clients) by working with them as their consultants.
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