Temporary Team Assistant, Global Investment firm (12 month Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a highly engaging, proactive, and ambitious Team Assistant to join an investment firm with a genuinely collaborative culture and exceptional Executive Assistant team.

More than a traditional Assistant role, this position offers the opportunity to become a true extension of the business. Alongside classic Assistant responsibilities, you will gain exposure to investor relations activities, client outreach, reporting, and a variety of project-based work, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys being challenged and wants to continue developing their career.

Supporting an inspiring and highly driven Managing Director who travels extensively, and ad hoc support to the wider team. The firm wants a candidate who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings enthusiasm to everything they do.

The firm is looking for a confident, outgoing Assistant, who is client facing in their communication and can engage with stakeholders at all levels, whilst remaining organised, and composed under pressure.

You must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an assistant within the investment sector. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex diary and calendar management for a busy and frequently travelling Managing Director
• Coordinating international travel, itineraries, and logistics
• Managing meetings, stakeholder communications, and scheduling across multiple time zones
• Acting as a key point of contact for investors, clients, and external stakeholders
• Assisting with client outreach and relationship management activities
• Providing ad hoc support to the wider investment team

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' Team Assistant or Executive Assistant experience within the investment sector
• Previous experience within Private Equity, Asset Management, Investment Management, or a similar financial services environment
• Highly engaging, personable, and relationship-focused
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take on additional responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders and external clients
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

The role is based 4 days per week in the office, with an early start of 7:30am.

If you're looking for a role that will challenge and develop you, working alongside an ambitious and inspiring Managing Director within a collaborative private equity environment, we'd love to hear from you.