Executive Assistant
General Atlantic is a global investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and investors to build long-term value.
About General Atlantic
Founded in 1980, General Atlantic is a global investment platform focused on identifying and supporting companies with strong growth potential. Its strategies include growth equity, private credit, energy transition, and infrastructure investing. The firm provides patient capital, customized investment solutions, portfolio support, operational expertise, and value-creation services to entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, institutional investors, families, endowments, foundations, and other capital partners.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Provide comprehensive executive assistant support to the Human Capital Management team in London, with responsibility for senior-level organisation, scheduling, travel, stakeholder coordination, and Learning and Development programme support.
Requirements
- Extensive Executive Assistant or administrative experience supporting senior leadership or Partner level.
- Undergraduate degree preferred.
- Experience managing complex diaries and schedules across multiple time zones.
- Experience with HCM, People, or Learning and Development functions desirable.
- Familiarity with training programmes, events, or talent initiatives advantageous.
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced international environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Teams, and document-sharing tools.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional organisation, discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive diary management using MS Outlook.
- Coordinate complex internal and external meetings, including logistics and guest management.
- Manage scheduling requests and recruiting coordination.
- Arrange domestic and international travel.
- Monitor correspondence and prepare responses or briefing notes.
- Coordinate L&D programmes, workshops, and training sessions.
- Maintain L&D calendars and tracking documentation.
- Support onboarding and induction scheduling.
- Prepare training materials, presentations, reports, and briefing documents.
- Manage invoices, expenses, and travel budgets.
- Support team events and provide broader HCM administrative support.
