Executive Assistant to CEO & Founder

About Fasanara Capital

Established in 2011, Fasanara Capital is a global asset management and technology platform overseeing approximately USD 5.7 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Specialising in Fintech strategies for pension funds and insurance companies across Europe and North America, the company employs around 130 staff worldwide. Fasanara is a key pioneer investor in Fintech Lending and Digital Asset sectors, managing Europe's largest and longest-running Fintech Lending fund and investing in early-stage Fintech ventures through its venture capital arms, leveraging its central position in the Fintech ecosystem to identify and support innovative businesses.

Our Culture

We firmly believe in meritocracy, rewarding individuals based on their impact, judgement, and high-quality execution. We maintain minimal bureaucracy to enable quick decision-making and foster genuine ownership. Our workplace is collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and based on trust. We pursue ambitious objectives with sustained dedication, emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and quality. Valuing exceptional talent and diverse perspectives, we nurture leaders to grow, influence, and shape the future of the firm.

The Role

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our CEO & Founder, covering both professional and personal needs. This pivotal and confidential position demands exceptional discretion, excellent judgement, and the capacity to manage a wide-ranging and dynamic workload effectively. Acting as an extension of the CEO, you will coordinate complex business activities while ensuring personal commitments are handled smoothly. This role suits a career Executive Assistant who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting, can anticipate requirements proactively, and forms trusted partnerships with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the CEO's busy business and personal calendar, prioritizing commitments effectively.
• Serve as a reliable gatekeeper and main liaison to internal and external parties.
• Collaborate closely with other Executive Assistants within the CEO Office to ensure smooth coordination of schedules and priorities.
• Prepare agendas, briefing documents, presentations, and relevant supporting materials for meetings.
• Handle correspondence, emails, and communications for the CEO as needed.
• Organize board meetings, investor and leadership sessions, and other crucial business events.
• Monitor follow-ups on actions, priorities, and strategic projects to ensure timely completion.
• Arrange events, dinners, meetings, and engagements outside the office.
• Manage expense reports, invoices, and administrative procedures.
• Coordinate personal appointments, commitments, and lifestyle management tasks.
• Liaise with household staff, advisors, service providers, and external vendors as required.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality with sensitive business and personal information.
• Support various ad hoc projects related to both business and personal matters.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance efficiency and optimize the CEO's productivity.

Requirements

• At least 8 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant supporting CEOs, Founders, Principals, or senior executives.
• Proven background in investment management, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, family offices, or similar demanding sectors.
• Experience supporting founder-led organizations during periods of rapid growth, transformation, and commercial achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic partner rather than just an administrative assistant.
• Exceptional organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and discretion.
• Capacity to anticipate needs, independently resolve issues, and remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive, resourceful, and service-driven approach.
• Strong commercial insight and understanding of the demands involved in supporting senior leadership.
• Impeccable integrity and ability to manage confidential information with care.
• Dedication to the Executive Assistant profession with pride in delivering outstanding results.

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Private medical and dental insurance via Bupa, including coverage for children.
• Life insurance, income protection, and critical illness insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Hargreaves Lansdown, presently matched up to 10%.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies.
• Emergency parental leave, childcare assistance, and nursery benefits.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Charitable giving opportunities through CAF.
• Annual wellbeing budget.
• Regular team socials, annual summer and Christmas parties, and other events.