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Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff to Head of Business at London, UK Hedge Fund
London, United KindgomOur client, a well-known and respected Hedge Fund in London is looking to hire a star Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff/Thought Partner to support their Head of Business and Central team (COO and People Team). The successful candidate will be a self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to function independently in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment. This person will be intellectually curious, intuitive, detail oriented, resourceful, trustworthy and have the highest ethical standards. In addition, the individual will be effective addressing several internal and external audiences in a professional manner. This person will add value by working on a number of simultaneous projects with minimal supervision and exemplary follow-through. This client has a strong focus on in-person collaboration, and team members are expected to work in person with their colleagues. This role requires someone with great experience supporting high level executives (preferably out of private equity firms) and teams as well as a 24/7 mentality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
SALARY:
$140-200K base (DOE) + Paid OT + Discretionary Bonus + excellent benefits
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regularly exercise discretion and judgment in important matters, including planning events and scheduling meetings and appointments for Executive
- Drive projects with limited supervision from Executive and Central team
- Maintain calendar
- Create project status reports and presentations for executives
- Compile and disseminate project documentation and reports as required
- Organize and arrange both onsite and offsite meetings and other event planning duties
- Arrange travel needs through internal travel department and create complete travel itineraries for the executive and team
- Answer phones and retrieve voicemails daily
- Manage, organize and maintain accurate files
- Act as liaison between Executive and business colleagues
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experienced professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience, with both executive assistant and project management experience
- Excellent English, grammar, written and oral communication skills
- Proven record of successful problem solving
- Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
- Superior organizational skills and record-keeping, and strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude and high energy level
- Requires some flexibility with work schedule
- Adaptable, flexible to changes and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, and related software
- Bachelor’s degree required and 3.0 GPA or UK equivalent of 2.1 or higher.
SALARY:
$140-200K base (DOE) + Paid OT + Discretionary Bonus + excellent benefits
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