Executive Assistant

Posted 24 July 2025
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Executive Assistants
ReferenceGD1229122

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant for a prestigious global investment firm – a brilliant opportunity to support at a senior level within a highly collaborative and high-performing environment. This role offers excellent benefits, hybrid working, and is based in the heart of Mayfair.

All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position:
Executive Assistant – supporting a group of senior executives within the Private Equity division
Salary:
£70,000 depending on experience
Hybrid set up:
4-5 days in the office
Benefits:
25 days holiday, private medical cover, pension, annual discretionary bonus, wellness programmes, onsite amenities, and regular team events
What they do:
A global alternative investment firm specialising in private equity, venture capital, credit, public equity, and related strategies
Size of company:
International presence with a large, established London office and a growing European administrative team
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
The firm prides itself on fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and integrity. With a strong team ethic, a flat structure, and a commitment to personal development, this is an organisation where Executive Assistants are truly valued as business partners. The pace is fast, but the environment is supportive and engaging, offering long-term career potential and exposure to complex, high-level work.

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position:
  • Provide high-level administrative support to senior executives, acting as first point of contact both internally and externally
  • Complex diary and calendar management across multiple time zones
  • Coordinate international travel arrangements, including flights, visas, ground transport, and itineraries
  • Prepare and submit business expenses in a timely and compliant manner
  • Manage incoming communications with professionalism and discretion
  • Provide support for meetings, events, and documentation as needed
  • Collaborate closely with other EAs to ensure consistent coverage and team efficiency
  • Take ownership of ad hoc projects and offer flexible support across the wider team
What background and experience is the company looking for?
  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant within financial services
  • Proven experience in Investor Relations
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and prioritisation skills
  • Strong communicator with confidence interacting with senior stakeholders
  • A proactive, flexible mindset and ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Skilled in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • A team player with a positive, resilient attitude and a high degree of discretion
Who is recruiting for this role:
Grace Douds

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.
At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.