Team EA to the Chief Investment Officer and team

About this role

A leading London-based investment management firm is seeking an experienced Team EA to support the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Managing Partner and team in this newly created role. The CIO has recently joined the business and will be growing his team, and the successful candidate will play a key role in establishing an effective, proactive and well-organised support function from day one. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive executive support to the CIO and team Manage a complex and changing diary, proactively identifying and resolving conflicts. Coordinate meetings, calls, travel and itineraries. Liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders. Prepare the CIO for meetings and ensure actions are followed through. Manage confidential and sensitive information with complete discretion. Work closely with other EAs and teams across the business to coordinate priorities. Take ownership of ad hoc projects and requests. Provide flexibility and support outside standard hours when genuinely required. The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience supporting a senior executive, ideally within PE, financial services or investment management. Experience managing multiple priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Exceptional organisation and attention to detail. A highly proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate issues and resolve them independently. Strong judgement and the confidence to make decisions without constant direction. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A collaborative, flexible and solutions-focused approach. A positive, personable and professional manner. The Ideal Mindset We are looking for someone who naturally thinks one step ahead. You will be someone who spots a diary conflict before it becomes a problem, understands what needs to happen next and simply gets on with it. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EA to become a trusted partner to a senior investment professional and play a key role within a growing and sophisticated investment management business.

Spans the transition from professional practitioner to operational contributor. Expect a mix of structured process management and cross-functional coordination — good for those developing toward a more senior position.