Dynamic EA role

Hera Search
London (Central), London (Greater)
£38,000 - £42,000 + fantastic benefits and bonus
10 Nov 2016
08 Dec 2016
CLCM
PA
Permanent
Full Time

Hera Search are looking for an extra special Senior PA / Executive Assistant to work at this wonderfully welcoming, dynamic and fast-paced company within the Private Equity space. A globally recognised name, this is a brilliant PA / EA opportunity for a PA to join one of their most high profile and busiest teams, alongside an existing PA who is lovely and very high regarded – so needs an equally high performer PA to compliment her. The team are driven and hugely successful but also very popular and down to earth.

The culture here is quick, international and constantly striving to be the best. They have regular team building and social events, including annual trips abroad and a FANTASTIC benefits package.

This PA role will support 4-5 Directors / Executives, some of whom will demand your time more than others. This Senior PA role is meaty, varied and includes projects, as well as the genuine scope to get more involved and grow your role with time:

Senior PA / Executive Assistant duties

  • Extensive, complex and constantly changing diary management and global travel coordination across multiple time zones
  • Client events management, including identifying potential event opportunities and coming up with new ideas for events and venues
  • Identifying and attending industry networking events
  • Building and maintaining fantastic relationships with investors and portfolio companies, assisting with team PR strategy and investor relations
  • Writing PowerPoint presentations and pitches
  • Research projects
  • Tracking spend and expenses
  • Upward management of team, driving completion of goals to tight deadlines
  • Small project management and extra PA / Executive Assistant duties
  • Leading by example and acting as a mentor for more junior PAs
  • Working proactively and seamlessly with other team Executive Assistant
  • Working closely with Directors and team at all stages of the investment lifecycle, taking an interest in understanding the details and adding value

Ideal PA / EA candidate

  • Some private equity / financial services exposure 
  • Evidence of working in an extremely focussed and fast paced environment as a PA / EA or Executive Assistant
  • Proof of willingness to go the extra mile and real drive to succeed as a PA
  • Positive, down to earth and enthusiastic attitude
  • Degree / equivalent preferred