EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR HNW BUSINESSMAN in London

A rare opportunity for an outstanding Executive Assistant to support a highly successful HNW businessman in a true one‑to‑one, long‑term partnership. This role sits at the heart of a discreet, fast‑moving investment firm, requiring a degree‑educated, exceptionally polished EA with natural charm, confidence, and the emotional intelligence to operate as the principal’s trusted right hand.

The successful candidate will be a career EA — someone who values longevity, loyalty, and building a deep working rhythm with their principal. You will become the person who knows his preferences, anticipates his needs, protects his time, and ensures his world runs seamlessly. This is a role for a side‑kick, a strategic partner, and a calm, capable presence who brings structure, clarity, and warmth to a demanding schedule. In return, you’ll enjoy an outstanding package, a respectful working relationship, and the chance to become truly indispensable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one‑to‑one support to a HNW principal with diverse business and personal interests.
• Build a deep, intuitive working relationship based on trust, discretion, and proactive anticipation.
• Act as a sounding board, gatekeeper, and strategic organiser — ensuring the principal’s time is protected and optimised.
• Maintain a calm, confident presence, able to read the room and adapt quickly.
• Manage a complex, ever‑changing diary across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate high‑level meetings, travel, events, and personal commitments with precision.
• Ensure the principal is fully briefed, prepared, and supported at all times.
• Bring structure to fluid days, creating order from ambiguity.
• Liaise confidently with senior stakeholders, advisors, investors, and family office contacts.
• Draft polished correspondence, briefing notes, and summaries with clarity and professionalism.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally, representing the principal with charm and gravitas.
• Oversee ad‑hoc property, travel, and private arrangements with discretion and efficiency.
• Handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.

Candidate ProfileEssential

• Degree‑educated with strong intellectual capability.
• Long‑term EA career with proven longevity in previous roles.
• Natural confidence, charm, and emotional intelligence.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to stay three steps ahead.
• Comfortable in a family office style environment.
• Exceptional communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Loyal, discreet, and committed to building a long‑standing partnership.

Preferred

• Experience supporting HNW/UHNW principals or entrepreneurs.
• Exposure to private offices, family offices, or boutique investment environments.
• Strong travel coordination and multi‑property support experience.

Package

• Highly competitive salary.
• Bonus.
• 4 days in office / 1 day WFH.
• Additional benefits reflective of a HNW principal’s standards.
• Long‑term career stability and a genuinely respectful working relationship.