PA and EA Recruitment for Finance and Banking Firms

PA and EA Recruitment for
Finance, Banking and Private Equity

Finance and banking businesses need PAs and EAs who are comfortable working at pace, supporting senior figures across complex diaries and demanding stakeholder environments. Discretion, technical proficiency, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise are essential in this sector. Oriel Partners has placed PAs and EAs with investment banks, private equity houses, asset managers, and financial services firms across London and the UK.

Our consultants work exclusively in PA and administrative recruitment, which means we understand the skills, professional standards, and personality types that finance and banking employers look for. Whether you need a permanent EA for a C-suite executive or a capable temp to step in at short notice, we work to deliver a strong shortlist efficiently, without compromising on quality or cultural fit.

Specialist sector knowledge: our consultants have placed PAs and EAs across investment banking, private equity, asset management, and financial services, and understand what these environments demand from support staff.

Thoroughly assessed candidates: every candidate is interviewed and assessed by us before we make an introduction, so you only meet people we are genuinely confident in.

Discretion as standard: we understand the confidentiality requirements of financial services environments and apply the same standards to every search we conduct.

Permanent and temporary placements: whether you need long-term EA support for a senior partner or urgent temporary cover during a busy period, we can help with both.

Trusted by leading finance firms: our repeat business rate reflects the quality of our placements and the long-term relationships we build with the businesses we support.

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OUR FINANCE AND BANKING PA AND EA HIRING PROCESS

Initial Consultation

To build a comprehensive picture of your finance or banking hiring needs, a consultant will arrange to meet with you at a time that suits your schedule. Ideally, we will come to your office to understand your business, your team structure, and the specific demands of the role.

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Shortlisting Candidates

Your consultant will search our specialist network and use targeted channels to identify candidates with the right background for finance and banking environments. We work efficiently and do not compromise on quality, so you will only see candidates we are genuinely confident in.

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Interviewing Candidates

Every candidate is screened, interviewed, assessed, and personally briefed by us before they meet any of our clients. We make sure they understand the demands of your business, the pace of the environment, and the professional standards expected before they come to see you.

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Securing a Candidate

Once you have identified the right person, we will manage the process through to start date. If the initial shortlist does not produce the right match, we will go back to work and compile a new one. Please get in touch to discuss your finance or banking hiring requirements.

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FINANCE AND BANKING PA AND EA RECRUITMENT FAQs

Common questions finance, banking and private equity firms ask us about recruiting specialist PAs and EAs. For more information about our process, please get in touch.

What makes Oriel Partners well placed to recruit PAs and EAs for finance and banking firms?

We recruit exclusively in PA and administrative roles, which means we understand the specific skills, professional standards, and personality types that finance and banking environments require. Every candidate we introduce has been interviewed and assessed by us, and we only make introductions when we are confident in the match. Our consultants have placed support staff with investment banks, private equity houses, asset managers, and financial services firms across London and the UK.

What types of PA and EA roles do you recruit for in finance and banking?

We recruit across the full range of PA and EA roles in finance and banking, from team assistants and junior administrators through to senior EAs supporting managing directors and C-suite executives. We place both permanent hires and temporary support staff, and we are experienced in roles that require complex diary management, board-level support, and a high degree of discretion and professional judgement.

Can you help us find a temporary EA for our finance team at short notice?

Yes, absolutely. Temporary recruitment is a core part of what we do. We work to identify a first suitable candidate within two hours of receiving a brief, and our target is to have 95% of temporary requests filled same-day or next-day. All our temporary candidates are pre-assessed and reference-checked before they are available for placement, so you can be confident in the quality of whoever we put forward.

Do your candidates have experience working in financial services environments?

Many of the candidates in our network come directly from financial services backgrounds and are familiar with the pace, discretion, and professional standards the sector demands. Where a candidate is moving from a comparable professional services environment, we brief them thoroughly on your business and the expectations of the role before they meet you, so they arrive genuinely prepared.

How quickly can you place a permanent EA for our finance firm?

We work to provide a first shortlist within 48 hours of receiving a permanent brief. From there, the timeline depends on interview availability and the complexity of the role, but our target is to have an offer accepted within two to four weeks. If you have a specific deadline in mind, please let us know and we will work around it.

"Our firm has partnered with Oriel Partners on several Executive Assistant and Receptionist searches this year. The team at Oriel have consistently delivered high quality candidates, in addition to being a pleasure to work with. They listen to our needs and really understand the culture of our firm and what is important to us in a search. They are very responsive and also willing to provide insights on the market, which we find really helpful. I look forward to working with Oriel Partners again on our next search."

Talent Director, Mid-Market PE Firm

"Olivia and the team at Oriel are trusted advisors to our business. We have worked with Olivia for many years, and I can always rely on her to find the best solution for us. Olivia is able to advise and guide us through the process, no matter how tricky, as she not only knows our roles and our business well, but she has taken the time to get to know her candidates and can advise and guide them into roles that are fulfilling and suited, which, as a client makes for an appointment that works and lasts! Her level of client and candidate care is second to none and I have recommended her personally to a number of our clients as I know I can trust that Olivia and her team will deliver the highest level of service, ethically and responsibly for all involved."

Sam Boon, Recruitment and Talent Manager, Odgers Berndtson

"It’s the first time we have used Oriel Partners and we would definitely use their agency services again for the right role. The service is professional yet friendly, at pace and a successful placement made in a timely manner."

Sara Roden, HR Lead, Keep Britain Tidy

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