Executive Assistant
General Atlantic
About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $123 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.
Position Summary
Actis is looking to hire an Executive Assistant to provide support for members of the global Capital Solutions Team. The role is fast paced with a lively, exceptionally busy team and the successful candidate will be strong in time management, organisation, multi-tasking, detail oriented and managing multiple senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Executive Support, Investor Engagement & Events
- Provide high-level Executive Assistant support to senior members of the Capital Solutions team, managing complex diaries, priorities, and communications across multiple time zones
- Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and Limited Partners
- Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, transfers, and visas
- Coordinate the logistics for investor-facing activities, including site visits, Webinars, fundraising roadshows, AGMs, and other key client events
- Manage attendance tracking, confirmations, and scheduling
Systems, Reporting & General Administrative Support
- Maintain and update CRM records
- Manage Fund Reporting data room requests from LPs and internal stakeholders
- Send out investor communications from central mailbox and manage responses
- Manage expenses, travel, and invoice processing for the team
- Maintain organised filing systems and provide EA cover as required
While this role description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, Actis reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular roles and assign other duties as necessary.
Qualifications
Essential
- Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior stakeholders in a busy environment
- Proven experience managing complex diaries and international travel
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- Exposure to investor relations or fundraising
- Experience coordinating investor events or roadshows
- Familiarity with DealCloud/Salesforce and Intralinks
Personal attributes
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Confident, professional, and proactive
- Strong sense of initiative and ownership
- Calm under pressure with strong judgement
- Discreet and trustworthy
- Flexible and collaborative (including working extra hours when required)
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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