What is the position? JEGI LEONIS seeks to hire an Administrative Assistant to join its team in London.
JEGI LEONIS is a leading M&A advisory firm focused on the global technology, software, media, and business services sectors. The firm advises founders, financial sponsors, and multinational corporations on a wide range of strategic transactions. The London office works closely with senior executives, investors, and global clients across a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
This role will provide direct administrative and organizational support to senior bankers and play an important role in ensuring the efficient operation of day-to-day activities across the London office.
This is a highly collaborative role based in London, with a minimum expectation of four days per week in the office. The anticipated start date for the position is August or September 2026.
Primary Responsibilities: The Administrative Assistant at JEGI LEONIS is responsible for supporting senior professionals across a range of administrative, organizational, and coordination activities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing complex calendars and scheduling across multiple time zones, including internal meetings, client calls, and travel coordination
- Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, itineraries, and expense reporting
- Supporting meeting preparation and logistics, including conference room coordination, catering, materials preparation, and video conferencing setup
- Assisting with the preparation, formatting, and distribution of presentations, documents, and other business materials
- Managing day-to-day administrative tasks, including handling correspondence, maintaining records, and processing expenses
- Acting as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times
- Greeting clients, visitors, and guests, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience within the office
- Managing office logistics and day-to-day coordination, including deliveries, supplies, meeting room readiness, and general office administration
- Supporting the overall operation and presentation of the office environment, helping ensure the smooth running of daily activities across the team
- Supporting broader office coordination, facilities, and operational initiatives as needed across the London team
- Assisting with ad hoc projects and administrative support related to client engagement, recruiting, events, and team activities
What This Role Requires:
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced professional environment
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
- Collaborative and service-oriented mindset
Specific Qualifications: Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.
Successful candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities while supporting senior team members across a range of responsibilities.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in an executive assistant, administrative, office coordination, or related support role
- Prior experience within investment banking, financial services, professional services, consulting, private equity, or similarly fast-paced environments is strongly preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, in-office environment
Expected Compensation: Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred compensation. JEGI LEONIS also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:
- Group Life Assurance at 4x base salary
- Employee Assistance Plan - Employees wellbeing arrangement with a 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance.
- Access to a private medical insurance scheme, which provides comprehensive private medical cover, including optical and dental benefits
- A workplace pension scheme, with employees being automatically enrolled in line with statutory requirements
About JEGI LEONIS: JEGI LEONIS is a pre-eminent M&A advisory firm for the global technology, software, media, and business services industries. We advise founders, investors, and global corporations on a range of transactions, including buyside and sell-side M&A, recapitalizations, divestitures, and debt advisory solutions. JEGI LEONIS is headquartered in New York, with offices in Boston, San Francsico, and Austin. Our global team of over 80 professionals provides deep sector expertise enabling tailored support for each client and driving overall value. For more information, please visit www.JL-co.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement: JEGI LEONIS is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and recruit, hire and promote employees based on merit, qualifications and business needs.