Executive Assistant - Private Equity 12m FTC

C&C Search is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant for a prestigious global private equity firm based in Mayfair. This Executive Assistant opportunity offers the chance to support senior investment professionals within a highly respected, fast‑paced private equity environment. This is a 12‑month FTC with potential for extension, working alongside an established team of Executive Assistants in a collaborative and high‑performing office.

Position

Executive Assistant, supporting a Partner and team

Hybrid set up

5 days per week in the Mayfair office, 8:30am-5:30pm

Benefits

Full benefits package

What they do

Global private equity firm

Size of company

International organisation with offices across Europe and North America and a highly established London team

Company culture and what makes them great to work for

This firm is renowned for its collaborative, professional and team‑focused culture. The Executive Assistant team works closely together, providing support and cover where needed, creating a genuinely supportive environment. Employees are given exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. The company values resilience, professionalism, discretion and a low‑ego approach, making it an excellent environment for an Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performance setting.

Key responsibilities for this Executive Assistant position

• Extensive diary management for senior investment professionals, coordinating complex and ever‑changing schedules
• Organising international and domestic travel, accommodation, meetings, board schedules and logistical arrangements
• Managing expenses, maintaining contact databases, coordinating calls and providing seamless day‑to‑day Executive Assistant support
• Supporting board and portfolio company administration, including preparation and distribution of documentation
• Producing, collating, printing, binding, scanning and filing confidential information and correspondence
• Building strong relationships across the business and acting as a trusted Executive Assistant partner to senior stakeholders
• Providing collaborative support and cover for fellow Executive Assistants, Reception and Office Management when required

What background and experience are the company looking for?

A successful Executive Assistant will have previous experience supporting senior executives within private equity.

You will demonstrate

• Proven Executive Assistant experience supporting senior stakeholders
• Outstanding diary and travel management skills
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and excellent judgement
• The ability to work calmly under pressure and manage competing priorities
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team‑oriented attitude
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• A resilient, adaptable and professional approach
• Available to start in September and commit for the contract duration

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For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

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