About us

Dyer Baade & Company is an independent M&A advisory firm based in London specialising in £20m–£200m transactions across Financial Services and Technology in the UK and Europe. Our core sectors are Wealth & Asset Management, Fund Administration, Trust & Corporate Services, and Fintech & Financial Services Technology, with a significant proportion of transactions involving Private Equity.

The firm is currently investing significantly in workflow automation, AI-enabled research, knowledge management and transaction execution infrastructure to further enhance quality, efficiency and scalability across advisory processes.

We are now hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO & Office Manager to provide high-quality executive support and ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of our London office.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptionally organised, reliable and proactive individual who enjoys taking responsibility, maintaining high standards and ensuring that things run smoothly.

The role combines direct support to the CEO with responsibility for office administration, meeting coordination and professional hospitality for clients and visitors as well as occasional event management.

Working closely with the CEO, you will take ownership of diary management, meeting arrangements, email organisation and a range of recurring administrative activities. You will also be responsible for ensuring that our office is consistently well organised, professionally presented and ready to welcome clients, investors and other senior visitors.

This is a practical, hands-on position that requires initiative, sound judgement and exceptional attention to detail. Success comes from anticipating requirements, resolving problems efficiently and following through on commitments without the need for repeated supervision.

The role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys creating order, managing competing priorities and taking pride in the consistent execution of both routine and more demanding responsibilities.

It offers an excellent opportunity to develop into a highly trusted Executive Assistant within a professional, collaborative and growing specialist advisory firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively managing the CEO's calendar, scheduling appointments, identifying diary conflicts and coordinating necessary changes.

• Organising internal and external meetings, including direct communication with senior executives, clients, investors and professional advisers.

• Supporting the organisation and management of the CEO's email inbox, including prioritising correspondence, preparing routine responses and monitoring follow-up actions.

• Ensuring meetings are properly coordinated, confirmed and prepared in advance.

• Welcoming clients and other visitors, preparing meeting rooms and providing professional hospitality, including refreshments.

• Taking responsibility for maintaining an organised, presentable and efficiently functioning office.

• Managing relationships with cleaners, maintenance providers and other office suppliers.

• Monitoring and ordering office supplies, including stationery, refreshments and general office necessities.

• Supporting general administrative requirements across the firm, including document preparation, correspondence and record keeping.

• Handling confidential client, transaction and business information with exceptional professionalism and discretion.

• Maintaining clear administrative processes, checklists and systems to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

• Identifying practical opportunities to improve administrative efficiency through better working methods, digital tools and AI-enabled workflows.

• Coordinating occasional client events.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be highly organised, conscientious and dependable, with a natural preference for structure, efficiency and completing tasks to a high standard.

They will enjoy taking ownership of clearly defined responsibilities, maintaining order and ensuring that important details are not overlooked. They should take genuine satisfaction in creating an environment in which the CEO and wider team can work effectively.

We are particularly interested in individuals who combine professional confidence with a practical, hands-on attitude. They should be equally comfortable communicating with a senior business executive, resolving a complex diary conflict or ensuring that a meeting room is properly prepared for visitors.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and resourceful, exercising sound judgement within agreed responsibilities and resolving routine matters independently.

They will appreciate that consistent, high-quality execution of recurring administrative responsibilities is a central and valued part of the position, rather than something to be delegated or moved away from.

We are looking for someone who wishes to build a long-term career in executive support and office management, developing greater expertise, autonomy and responsibility over time.

Above all, we value reliability, professionalism, discretion, attention to detail and a strong sense of personal accountability.

Experience & Qualifications

• Ideally 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in executive assistance, personal assistance, office administration or a comparable support role.

• Demonstrated experience organising meetings and managing professional calendars, including competing priorities and scheduling changes.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks systematically and independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with C-level executives and other senior stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail and consistently high standards of accuracy.

• Excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to handle confidential and commercially sensitive information.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other standard office productivity applications.

• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving and day-to-day administration.

• Confidence using modern digital tools and an interest in improving administrative processes through technology and AI.

• Previous experience with executive inbox management, office management or supplier coordination would be advantageous.

Experience in financial services, investment banking, private equity, consulting or other professional-services environments would be beneficial, but is not essential.

We place greater importance on individual capability, reliability and working style than on formal qualifications or extensive previous experience. We also welcome applications from candidates with less experience who can demonstrate exceptional organisational ability and professional maturity.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work directly with the CEO of a specialist, independent M&A advisory firm.

• Meaningful responsibility and ownership of important executive support and office administration activities.

• Regular interaction with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and investors.

• A professional and collaborative working environment with clear responsibilities and high standards.

• Practical training and support to develop advanced executive assistance and office management capabilities.

• Opportunities to increase responsibility and autonomy as experience and expertise develop.

• Exposure to modern productivity tools, workflow automation and AI-enabled working methods.

• Long-term career development within a growing specialist boutique.

• Competitive compensation reflecting experience and responsibilities.

Location

• St. James's, London.

• Full-time, office-based position.

Application Process

If you match the above criteria and would like to apply, please send a short but meaningful cover note and your CV to talent@dyerbaade.com.