Strategic Assistant to Chairman – Family Office

Reporting to: Chairman, Family Office

Overview

An outstanding opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial private family office based in Central London as Staff Assistant to the Chairman.

Working directly alongside the Chairman and a small, high-performing team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day effectiveness of the office and the

Chairman’s strategic activities.

The role combines high‑level organisational support, information management, business research, and analytical responsibilities. It is ideally suited to a bright, commercially minded and highly organised individual seeking broad exposure to investing, entrepreneurship, and business strategy in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chairman across a broad range of business, administrative, and strategic activities
• Prepare meeting materials, briefing papers, presentations, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate schedules, follow-ups, and priority actions arising from meetings and discussions
• Accompany the Chairman to selected board meetings and external engagements
• Track and monitor key action items and ensure timely execution

Information & Process Management

• Improve and maintain digital data storage and information retrieval systems
• Organise and streamline internal information flows across investments and operating businesses
• Curate relevant business insights, updates, and reporting materials efficiently and accurately
• Assist in implementing operational processes and workflow improvements across the office

Research & Analysis

• Conduct research and prepare concise written analysis on markets, industries, technologies, and companies
• Monitor public and private investments and provide commentary on relevant developments
• Assist with competitive analysis and assessment of market opportunities
• Support identification of emerging technologies and trends relevant to the family office’s investment focus areas

General Office & Project Support

• Assist with ad hoc strategic, operational, and investment-related projects
• Support communication and coordination with external stakeholders, advisers, and portfolio companies
• Contribute to maintaining a professional, efficient, and collaborative office environment

Candidate Profile

• Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Intelligent, intellectually curious, and commercially aware
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Energetic, collaborative, and capable of operating effectively in a small-team environment
• Self‑starter with the ability to take ownership and work independently
• Technology‑native with an interest in leveraging AI and digital tools to improve efficiency and analysis
• Strong discretion and professionalism

Experience & Education

• Degree from a leading university with a minimum high 2:1 or First-Class honours
• Academic background in Business, Economics, Finance, Management, or a related discipline preferred
• 2–3 years of post‑university experience in a role involving organisational, analytical, or administrative responsibilities
• Demonstrated interest in investing, business strategy, entrepreneurship, or financial markets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and productivity tools
• Experience using AI tools for research, workflow management, or analytical processes is highly desirable

What the Role Offers

• Direct exposure to an experienced entrepreneur and investor
• Broad exposure across investing, business building, and strategic decision‑making
• Significant learning and responsibility from an early stage
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and portfolio businesses
• A highly entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating environment
• Long‑term career development potential within a growing family office

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