Executive Assistant to CEO - UHNW Investor

Location: London (office-based)

Start: Immediate

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum

Company Overview: We are proud to be representing a highly respected UHNW Investor with global business interests spanning finance, real estate, infrastructure investment, and private equity. With a primary base in the US and a growing presence in London, the Principal is dynamic, forward-thinking, and demands excellence, loyalty, and absolute discretion at the highest level. This is a rare and prestigious opportunity to work directly alongside an inspirational figure.

Role Overview: The Executive Assistant will act as the Principal’s trusted right hand, supporting across all business and personal matters. The role requires exceptional organisational skills, a hard-working ethos, genuine warmth, and a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will be polished, adaptable, and committed to building a long-term professional partnership. You must be comfortable operating at a senior level, handling a fast-moving workload, and proactively supporting across multiple investments and enterprises. Degree education is essential for this role, reflecting the calibre and level of responsibility required. Fluency in Arabic (Lebanese dialect) and/or Spanish would be highly advantageous, and US citizenship is considered a major benefit for the demands of this position.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executive Support: Proactively manage an intricate diary and inbox, ensuring seamless scheduling across global business and personal commitments. Prepare documentation, agendas, briefing notes, and follow-up actions for meetings. Attend meetings when required, taking accurate minutes and ensuring thorough execution of action points.
• Communication and Coordination: Act as a key liaison between the Principal and a wide network of business contacts, family offices, stakeholders, and professional advisors. Maintain prompt, professional, and discreet communication across different time zones. Represent the Principal with warmth and professionalism at all times.
• Presentation and Documentation: Draft, edit, and polish high-level presentations, reports, and correspondence with exceptional attention to detail. Maintain consistency and quality across all documents and communications.
• Project Management: Assist in the execution and tracking of business and personal projects. Anticipate challenges and offer proactive solutions to ensure progress.
• Confidentiality and Discretion: Handle highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality and care. Manage secure documentation and sensitive materials with professionalism.
• Personal Support: Organise personal appointments, household management, and extensive international travel itineraries. Assist in all aspects of the Principal’s personal and lifestyle management where required.
• Start-Up Mindset: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, taking initiative beyond core responsibilities. Embrace change and new challenges with energy and commitment.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Degree educated is essential.
• Experience: Previous experience as an Executive Assistant within the financial industries (investment, private equity, asset management, family office, or related sectors) is essential.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint for creating board-level presentations.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in Arabic (Lebanese dialect) and/or Spanish would be highly advantageous.
• Citizenship: US citizenship would be a significant advantage due to travel and administrative requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Work Ethic: Hard-working, self-motivated, and proud of their professional contributions.
• Warmth and Emotional Intelligence: Able to build trusted relationships with humility, warmth, and grace.
• Proactive Approach: Always several steps ahead, anticipating needs and taking initiative without instruction.
• Flexibility: Comfortable wearing multiple hats and managing evolving priorities.
• Loyalty and Discretion: A long-term mindset, committed to supporting the Principal with absolute confidentiality.
• Polished and Presentable: Professional, articulate, and confident in senior-level environments.
• Team Spirit: Alignment with the Principal’s family values and the close-knit nature of the wider team.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.

This is not simply an Executive Assistant role — it is a once-in-a-career opportunity to form an integral, trusted relationship with an extraordinary UHNW Investor. If you are a resourceful, loyal, and dynamic EA who values excellence and discretion, we would love to hear from you.