Assistant, Portfolio Managers & Trading Desk Support, Investment
Ref. V-61145
£45000 - £50000 Per Annum
London
Permanent
Posted 2 hours ago
Overview
Temp-to-perm opportunity | Office-based, 5 days per week | London
Are you the person everyone relies on when things need to be delivered flawlessly?
We're looking for a highly organised, detail-focused Assistant to join a fast-paced investment environment, supporting senior investment professionals while becoming a key part of a busy trading and operations function. This is far more than diary management. You'll be trusted with client-facing presentations, event coordination, operational processes and executive support that genuinely keeps a high-performing team moving.
What you'll be doing
We're looking for someone who has:
Experience within investment management, financial services, private equity, banking or another demanding professional environment would be particularly valuable.
Why apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing investment team in a broad, visible and genuinely impactful role. You'll gain exposure across operations, client engagement, events, executive support and project coordination, with significant responsibility from day one and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
Are you the person everyone relies on when things need to be delivered flawlessly?
We're looking for a highly organised, detail-focused Assistant to join a fast-paced investment environment, supporting senior investment professionals while becoming a key part of a busy trading and operations function. This is far more than diary management. You'll be trusted with client-facing presentations, event coordination, operational processes and executive support that genuinely keeps a high-performing team moving.
What you'll be doing
- Producing polished, professional presentations and meeting materials using PowerPoint, Canva and AI-enabled tools
- Coordinating client meetings, events and senior stakeholder interactions
- Supporting operational processes where precision and attention to detail are critical
- Managing complex travel arrangements and logistics
- Acting as a trusted support partner to Portfolio Managers and the wider team
- Improving processes, solving problems and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks
We're looking for someone who has:
- Experience as an Executive Assistant, Team Assistant, Operations Coordinator, Client Services or similar support professional
- Advanced PowerPoint skills and a strong eye for presentation quality
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and external clients
- Exceptional organisation, attention to detail and follow-through
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and genuine pride in high-quality work
Experience within investment management, financial services, private equity, banking or another demanding professional environment would be particularly valuable.
Why apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing investment team in a broad, visible and genuinely impactful role. You'll gain exposure across operations, client engagement, events, executive support and project coordination, with significant responsibility from day one and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.