Job description
C&C Search is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO, a high-impact Executive Assistant role within a fast-growing, PE backed high-performance environment, offering exceptional exposure at Board level, hybrid working and based in London.
The client is specifically looking for someone with solid experience within Private Equity, Investment Management/Finance or boutique investment Banking background. Supporting senior leaders in a fast paced, dynamic role. There is opportunity for scope and development within this role, therefore a growth mindset is essential.
All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position: Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO – full Executive Assistant support at senior leadership level
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 - Good benefits and bonus potential
Hybrid set up: Hybrid working, minimum 3 days in the London office
Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, pension, discretionary bonus, private healthcare, wellness initiatives, and a collaborative, high-performance culture
What they do: A fast-growing, PE backed commercially driven organisation operating in a dynamic and evolving market, focused on scaling and delivering strong business performance
Size of company: Medium sized, high-growth business with an established leadership team
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
A high-performance, ambitious and collaborative culture where excellence is expected and rewarded. This is a business where the Executive Assistant is seen as a true business partner, with exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor level activity. The environment is fast-paced, professional and supportive, offering real opportunity to add value, influence and grow.
Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position:
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.
The client is specifically looking for someone with solid experience within Private Equity, Investment Management/Finance or boutique investment Banking background. Supporting senior leaders in a fast paced, dynamic role. There is opportunity for scope and development within this role, therefore a growth mindset is essential.
All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position: Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO – full Executive Assistant support at senior leadership level
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 - Good benefits and bonus potential
Hybrid set up: Hybrid working, minimum 3 days in the London office
Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, pension, discretionary bonus, private healthcare, wellness initiatives, and a collaborative, high-performance culture
What they do: A fast-growing, PE backed commercially driven organisation operating in a dynamic and evolving market, focused on scaling and delivering strong business performance
Size of company: Medium sized, high-growth business with an established leadership team
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
A high-performance, ambitious and collaborative culture where excellence is expected and rewarded. This is a business where the Executive Assistant is seen as a true business partner, with exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor level activity. The environment is fast-paced, professional and supportive, offering real opportunity to add value, influence and grow.
Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position:
- Provide full, proactive Executive Assistant support to the CEO and CFO, acting as a trusted right hand and extension of both executives
- Manage complex and ever-changing diaries, prioritising effectively in line with strategic and commercial objectives
- Act as gatekeeper for the CEO and CFO, ensuring time is protected and focused on highest-value activity
- Oversee inbox management, ensuring responses, delegation and follow-ups are handled efficiently and professionally
- Plan and coordinate Board meetings, investor meetings and Executive Leadership Team meetings, ensuring all materials are prepared to a high standard
- Sitting in on board and committee meetings, supporting with tracking actions and ensure follow-through across senior stakeholders and business priorities
- Supporting with projects and priorities for the CEO
- Draft and prepare high-quality presentations, reports and executive communications
- Manage senior stakeholder relationships, acting as a key point of contact internally and externally
- Coordinate complex international and domestic travel, including detailed itineraries and contingency planning
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion at all times
- Continually improve Executive Assistant processes and ways of working to drive efficiency and impact
- Leverage AI tools and technology to enhance productivity, organisation and communication
- Significant experience as an Executive Assistant supporting CEO and/or CFO level executives
- High performance and growth mindset
- Graduate or graduate calibre
- On an upward trajectory stage of your career or with the interest to take on more long term
- Solid Executive Assistant experience within Private Equity, Investment Management/Finance or boutique investment Banking background.
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong judgement, discretion and ability to handle highly confidential information
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail
- Proven experience working as an Executive Assistant in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Confidence engaging with Board members, investors and senior stakeholders
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams
- Experience using AI tools such as Copilot to enhance efficiency and output
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to anticipate needs and take ownership
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.