Executive Assistant

Top Executive Assistant required for exciting opportunity to grow with startup Private Equity firm in Knightsbridge, London. 

Do you want an EA role where you can really make a lasting impression, help drive a company forward and offer you an exciting opportunity? 

We are working with an established name who are presently setting up a London Private Equity Firm. This a rare opportunity to join a start up with strong backing, credentials and a lot of structures already in place from their US office (HR, Legal, Travel, Expenses etc). If you want a start-up with stability then this is it. 

With a stunning office in Knightsbridge, this really is what we would call a comfortable way to do a start up and it’s a great time for an EA looking to join and make their mark.  This is a great opportunity to support a highly ambitious team who really are going places with this company. You’ll be working with extremely successful, highly efficient and dynamic individuals providing top level support. 

It is is a newly created and diverse role with a huge amount of scope to it. The role will initially see you as the sole support to this office offering both EA and Office Management duties.  You will need to be able to work autonomously as you will need to be in charge of your work load and running the administration function for the office. You will also play an integral part in helping to strategise and develop the support team as the London office grows. 

The role would suit either someone with extensive EA experience or someone with real potential who is hungry to do well. Previous experience in a Private Equity, Investment Banking or Strategy Consulting Firm (fast paced) advantageous.

*As an added bonus this is a client that comes highly recommended to us - both in terms of what they are going to achieve and what they are like to work for*

Salary: Highly competitive depending upon experience 

Term: Permanent

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years EA experience at an Executive Level with Office Management an advantage 
• Previous experience in a Private Equity, Investment Banking or Strategy Consulting Firm advantageous
• Good all round MS Office skills is a must
• Degree educated
• Happy to take instruction, and work autonomously/set own objectives
• Highly professional and friendly with excellent communication sills 
• Conscientious and discreet with a positive can do attitude and ability to work well under pressure
• Flexible attitude with an ability to work to deadlines
• Interested in restaurants and what’s current in London

If you are a self-motivated individual with a real get up and go attitude then this could be the role for you. 

Kosmos Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.