Executive Assistant (9-months FTC)

Executive Assistant (9-months FTC)

Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
ICG

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide high-level support to senior leaders and manage key business activities.
  • Company: Join a leading asset management firm with over 30 years of expertise.
  • Benefits: Wellbeing support, inclusivity initiatives, and a competitive package.
  • Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
  • Why this job: Be at the heart of a dynamic, international environment and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Significant EA experience and advanced Microsoft Office skills required.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

Location: London, St Paul’s

Job Type: 9 months FTC

Department: Client Solutions Group (CSG)

ICG is a specialist asset manager with over 30 years’ history. We manage €33.6bn of assets in third party funds and proprietary capital, principally in closed end funds. Our strategy is to grow our specialist asset management activities to deliver increased shareholder value. Our goal is to generate income and consistently high returns whilst protecting against investment downside for our fund investors. We seek to achieve this through our expertise in investing across the capital structure.

This role provides high-level executive support to senior leaders within the Client Solutions Group, including Managing Directors across UK Sales, Consultant Relations, and Client Relations. The position operates at the centre of a fast-paced, international environment, requiring a proactive, strategic approach to executive support. The Executive Assistant acts as a trusted partner to stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination of business activities, effective prioritisation, and alignment across teams and regions.

In addition to core administrative responsibilities, the role involves stakeholder management, cross-regional coordination, and ownership of key events and operational processes that support client engagement and business development. This position requires a high degree of discretion, autonomy, and business awareness, with the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and influence outcomes in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Providing proactive, high-level support to multiple senior stakeholders
  • Extensive calendar management, coordinating calls and meetings, liaising with internal teams and clients, including Europe Client Relations to schedule LP update calls on a quarterly basis
  • Extensive telephone liaison externally and internally
  • Coordinating schedules, lunches and meetings
  • Arranging extensive national and international travel and itineraries including roadshows
  • Organising events including CSG Offsite, Investor days, Christmas Parties
  • Managing expenses as well as raising PO process via Workday
  • Formatting documents and presentations, printing and binding

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

  • Significant EA experience supporting multiple Senior Executives
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Minimum of 6 years relevant experience within banking, financial services or commercial industry
  • Strong business acumen with high level of discretion and professionalism
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and effectively

Individual Profile:

  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
  • Flexible and able to multi-task
  • A positive attitude and good team work skills, including supporting teams who need additional support
  • Ability to work and remain calm under pressure
  • Good accuracy and attention to detail while working to meet strict deadlines
  • Reliable and honest
  • Quick learner with complete understanding of confidentiality issues and use of discretion

Benefits:

  • Wellbeing – Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
  • Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
  • Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.

Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision‑making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law. We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

ICG

Contact Details:

ICG Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Executive Assistant (9-months FTC)

Executive Support
Calendar Management
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Regional Coordination
Event Organisation
Travel Coordination
Microsoft Office Suite