Executive Assistant – European Origination Team

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to join the European Origination team of a leading global Private Equity firm. You will act as a key operational partner, supporting partners and senior investment professionals while driving project ownership and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Support partners and the wider team to meet critical priorities and tight deadlines.
• Manage complex diaries, schedule meetings, organise off‑sites and events end‑to‑end.
• Serve as primary contact for senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Own the DealCloud CRM project and onboard new team members.
• Prepare high‑quality materials in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Process expenses using Concur.
• Assist the recruitment process: liaise with recruiters, arrange interviews and support onboarding.
• Integrate AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to enhance team workflows.

Required profile

• 5+ years of administrative experience in a demanding environment.
• Previous experience in financial services, preferably private equity.
• Commercial curiosity and genuine interest in private‑equity investing.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with tact, poise and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using AI tools and eager to learn new technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Team player who adapts quickly as priorities evolve.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• DealCloud CRM
• Concur expense management
• Microsoft Copilot (AI)
• ChatGPT (AI)