EA to CEO - Maternity Cover, Private Equity - ISE Partners : Job Details

Executive Assistant – Maternity Cover (Private Equity)Start: June 2025 | Duration: 12 MonthsLocation: Mayfair, London | Hybrid Working (4:1 split)Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Completion Bonus + Outstanding BenefitsAre you a career-driven Executive Assistant looking for your next challenge within a prestigious Private Equity firm? ISE Partners is delighted to be working with one of the industry's most respected and well-established investment firms to find an exceptional EA to cover a 12-month maternity contract.This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class team in stunning Mayfair offices, supporting their CEO, a Senior Vice President in Investor Relations, and a Senior Associate within their Strategy Resource Group. The firm is known for its impeccable retention, outstanding culture of care (both financial and emotional), and global presence across six offices worldwide — including a team of around 100 in London.What You’ll Be DoingThis role sits at the heart of the business. You’ll be providing seamless support to senior stakeholders, handling complex diary management, high-volume travel coordination, confidential correspondence, and all manner of executive-level assistance. The role will involve:

• Leading end-to-end diary and meeting management across time zones
• Booking extensive international travel and itineraries – private air experience a plus
• Preparing presentation decks, reports, meeting briefs, and minutes
• Managing expenses via Concur and maintaining accurate records
• Handling sensitive and confidential material with the utmost discretion
• Liaising confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Playing an integral role in maintaining the high-functioning, collaborative EA team dynamic
• Offering occasional off-hours support when required

Who We’re Looking ForYou’ll be a natural problem solver and master organiser – cool under pressure and proactive in nature. Ideally, you’ll have experience working within Private Equity or a similar alternative investment environment, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-performing setting. We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, with:

• Previous experience as a senior EA, ideally within PE or financial services or Investment Banking
• Degree-educated with strong A-levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• First-class attention to detail and organisational capabilities
• Strong tech skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Concur
• A discreet, calm and confident manner

What’s On Offer

• Base Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
• Completion Bonus: Paid at the end of the contract
• Private Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance: 100% of coverage paid by the firm
• Pension: 15% employer contribution to a Group Worksave Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working: 4 days in-office / 1 day WFH (flexibility appreciated)
• Start Date: Early June 2025, including 3–4 week handover period