Skills

Communication Attention to detail

Job Specifications

Executive Assistant

Financial Services

Mayfair

Competitive salary dependent on experience

2 year FTC

Hybrid

2-ATFTC/MKNCW

The Client:

Our client is a highly successful, globally recognised boutique investment firm with a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture and a strong sense of collaboration. They are looking for an organised and experienced Assistant to join their team.

The Assistant Role:

This is a truly exciting Assistant opportunity, supporting up to Managing Director level based in the Private Equity division, plus a wider team. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Gatekeeping and managing ever changing diaries
Organising frequent and complex travel - the MD travels weekly
Managing and processing expenses
Ad hoc administration and other support related responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an Assistant who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys being a lynchpin within the business. Key attributes include:

Experience in financial services, boutique firms, or investment/asset management (highly desirable)
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in PowerPoint and Excel
A collaborative, team-focused attitude with a “no task too big or too small” approach
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
A natural problem solver with sharp attention to detail

Additional Information:

Competitive salary depending on experience, plus a discretionary bonus
Core hours are 8:30-5:30pm/9am – 6pm - for this role flexibility will be needed to support out of these hours as and when needed
There is the opportunity to work from home 1 day a week but flexibility is required
The role also comes with excellent benefits that include 30 days holiday and private healthcare

If this exciting Assistant role interests you, we encourage you to apply now!

About the Company

VWA is more than just a recruitment agency. Our expert Consultants and Research Team use sound judgement, honed over years of experience and anchored in our strong interviewing and assessment skills, to find, identify and attract top talent for our clients. VWA was founded in 1989, initially with the aim of helping graduates embark on successful careers. Over time, the business has evolved and now recruits a wide range of roles for market leading clients. We have strong expertise in financial services, founded on our relat... Know more