German speaking EA – Central London

Job Descriptions

German speaking EA – Central London

We are looking for an exceptional, degree standard (essential) candidate to join this boutique investment firm of 10.  This is a busy, interesting and sometimes demanding role supporting at CEO/Founding Partner  level and covering many areas both within the business and in a private capacity for the Principal.  An interesting, involving role for a professional Executive Assistant with 8-10 years+ in a similar role. Some travel in Europe occasionally.

Executive Support

• Coordinate schedules, meetings, appointments, agendas
• Maintain calendars / contacts
• Coordinate domestic and international travel
• Take meetings and report back with detailed actions
• Manage, oversee and support corporate / residential real estate refurbishment projects
• Liaison with key contractors and professionals
• Arrange insurances, oversee purchases and inventories
• Assist with the running of real estate and liaison with other support staff
• Interview and hire staff when needed
• Maintain and oversee budgets and payment of expenses
• Arrange events, dinners and social activities
• Produce reports and schedules on projects, outlining expenses and projected expenses
• Research special projects and execute them

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience
  • 8-10 years+ experience in a demanding and diverse role
  • Real estate experience desirable
• Education / Languages
  • Degree-qualified
  • Ability to speak high quality German 
• Knowledge / Skills
  • Top communication skills with professional appearance, presentation and gravitas
  • Financially astute
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to pre-empt potential issues
• Teamwork
  • Ability to coordinate own activities with others in order to achieve individual, team and organisation goals
  • Confident to take decisions and act autonomously when required in conjunction with positive, team-oriented approach
  • Ability to adapt and accept difficult situations and tasks and perform with the utmost professionalism
  • Ability to lead by example and gain the respect of colleagues and external contacts quickly
• Time Management
  • Ability to plan and prioritise assigned activities in order to achieve task in a timely manner
  • Must be able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple assignments, projects, and responsibilities simultaneously producing accurate, timely results
  • Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision
  • Flexible attitude to availability and working hours, including weekends, with ability to travel at short notice
• Motivation
  • Must be motivated to learn new skills and apply new solutions, and to make existing solutions more effective and efficient
  • Discretion and confidentiality
• Communication
  • Excellent communication, written and oral, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to identify and discuss complex issues and present workable solutions in a simple, meaningful, and focused manner
  • Demonstrated excellent organisational skills
• Love of dogs

Due to the high volume of applications received it will only be possible to contact successful applicants. Leaman Consulting is an equal opportunities employer.