Executive Assistant | 230235

Executive Assistant to CEO (Founder)

City of London, Real Estate Fund Management

Up to £60k per annum, discretionary bonus, healthcare, 25 days holiday, daily fruit bowl, monthly social events, pension, season ticket loan, rewards scheme

Monday – Friday office based. Some remote working in August and December.

Our client is a leading, boutique real estate fund manager who have established a reputation for providing bespoke solutions for their investors.

They have contemporary offices in the heart of the city, close to Moorgate / Liverpool Street. They are set to double their AUM so it is an exciting time to join the business.

Due to growth, they are looking for a Senior Executive Assistant who is polished, professional, and passionate about their role as an EA and, ideally from a Real Estate Investment background.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to provide efficient and effective support to the CEO/founding partner in a one to one role. At times, there will be some additional support to the Executive Leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

Executive Assistant:

• Diary management for the CEO – including organising meetings, video conferences, calls, lunches and dinners
• Keeping the CEO on track with schedules and workflow
• Inbox management for the CEO and wider executive team
• Travel booking and obtaining visas for overseas trips
• Document preparation for meetings
• Liaising with clients and counterparties on behalf of the CEO
• Attending meetings and drafting minutes
• First point of contact for external stakeholders
• Working on diversity and inclusion projects
• Some support to the Marketing Director
• Running errands for the CEO and some personal work
• Organising events and coordinating real estate events such as MIPIM
• Project work

The Profile:

• Experience as an Executive Assistant – Real Estate Fund Management experience is a huge advantage
• Proactive, professional, focussed, driven, discreet, very organised, dynamic and autonomous, sense of responsibility.
• Ability to prioritise work and multi-task requests under pressure
• Tact and good judgement in confidential situations, and proven experience interacting with senior management
• Positive attitude, friendly approach, well presented, respectful