Experienced EA for Principal of Start-Up Mayfair Private Office
Experienced EA for Principal of Start-Up Mayfair Private Office
Job Reference 6/4495/im
Added : 14/11/2024
Expiry : 12/12/2024
A start-up high-end fund, very similar to a private office in the sense that it deals with all aspects relating to the CEO/Principal’s business investments and personal life which are hugely varied, is looking for a Senior EA with 5 years plus of experience to board level to support the highly regarded Principal/CEO.
THIS IS A VERY EXCITING TIME TO JOIN AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRM’S JOURNEY – well-funded.
Currently, a relatively small office in MAYFAIR, growing to 30 people by the end of 2025. The CEO is very professional, highly intelligent, appreciative, fair and calm, an exceptionally nice family man.
The company offers very good benefits and once settled in, there will be the opportunity for hybrid working.
*** The candidate will also travel with the CEO and a small team for max 1-3 days a month ***
Outline summary of the role – 70% Business/30% personal
• This is a new role so there is every opportunity to make the role your own
• Right-hand role for CEO – fully involved in his days, knowing his priorities, concerns and goals
• Inbox management - prioritising, flagging, replying, forwarding
• Very busy diary – scheduling across time zones, setting up meetings, dinners etc.
• Managing/booking extensive travel - detailed itineraries, visas, ground transportation, logistics, accommodation – scheduled and private jet
• Maintaining private members clubs relationships
• Working with internal and external stakeholders
• Working with other departments, ensuring invoices are paid on time etc.
• Organising internal events and working with external Investor Relations specialists
• Setting up international meetings, collating & distributing papers, often attending
• Working closely with the COS (exceptionally nice man and good fun) who has known the principal for many years)
• Adhoc projects
Personal support
• Children’s’ private school admin.
• Personal travel, holiday planning etc.
• Family entertainment
• Adhoc projects
Candidate
• 5 years plus senior EA experience
• Background - boutique finance, private office, start-up – must be used to/happy with a small office at first
• Muck-in start-up attitude
• Highly organised, forward-thinking, proactive, positive approach
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