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PRIVATE EQUITY JOBS

TalentSmiths is an executive search firm placing Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants into private equity firms across London, New York, San Francisco, Miami, and Austin. The firm has completed over 500 placements in this segment in 20 years. Private equity EA compensation runs from £55,000 base in London to $200,000 base in New York, with discretionary bonuses of 15 to 40 percent.

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£55k–$200k
Typical compensation
500+
Placements completed
4.2 years
Avg post-placement tenure
Q4 2025
Data current as of

What a Private Equity Executive Assistant does

A Private Equity Executive Assistant supports one or more partners at a buyout, growth equity, credit, or special situations fund. The role demands flawless diary control across deal cycles, complete discretion on confidential transactions, and the operational discipline to coordinate LP meetings, investment committees, and portfolio company visits without friction.

  • 01Manages partner diaries across multiple time zones and deal cycles
  • 02Coordinates investment committee meetings, LP relations events, and portfolio company board meetings
  • 03Handles confidential deal documentation, NDAs, and data room access coordination
  • 04Acts as gatekeeper for the firm's most senior partners
  • 05Manages complex multi-leg international travel, often at short notice
  • 06Liaises with portfolio company executives, LPs, and external advisors
  • 07Supports one to three partners directly, or a single managing partner exclusively
  • 08Often manages the partner's personal affairs alongside the professional diary

Private Equity Executive Assistant compensation, 2025

LevelExperienceBase SalaryTotal Comp
Junior PE EA2-4 years£45k–£55k / $100k–$130k£52k–£70k / $120k–$165k
Mid PE EA4-7 years£55k–£70k / $130k–$165k£65k–£90k / $155k–$210k
Senior PE EA7+ years£70k–£85k / $165k–$195k£85k–£115k / $200k–$260k
Managing Partner EA10+ years£80k–£100k / $195k–$240k£100k–£145k / $240k–$320k

Bonuses at PE firms are discretionary and typically run 15 to 40 percent of base. Carry-eligible EA roles exist but remain rare. Source: TalentSmiths placement data, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Private Equity EA operates inside a deal-driven, partner-led environment where confidentiality, cycle awareness, and gatekeeping are non-negotiable. Corporate EAs in larger organisations typically support a single executive with more predictable workflows. PE EAs handle live transactions, LP relations, and investment committees. PE EA compensation also runs 20 to 40 percent higher than equivalent corporate roles.

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Page last reviewed: May 2025. Compensation data current as of: Q4 2025.