Personal & Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
Location: Remote (South Africa – based preferred)
Full-time or Part-time considered

About Us
Retiring IFA is a boutique M&A specialist supporting Independent Financial Advisers through the complex process of buying and selling businesses. Led by Managing Director Ben Spratt, we pride ourselves on offering a high-touch, discreet, and professional service to every client.

The Role
We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised, and articulate Personal & Executive Assistant to support our Managing Director in both professional and personal matters. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional written and spoken English, and can handle a wide variety of tasks with discretion and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to emails on behalf of the Managing Director
• Liaise with clients professionally via email and phone to arrange or reschedule meetings
• Maintain and coordinate a busy calendar, booking meetings and tracking appointments
• Organise personal tasks such as booking appointments, arranging gifts, planning events, and coordinating meals
• Provide general admin support and act as a gatekeeper for incoming communication
• Keep tasks on track and ensure nothing slips through the cracks

About You

• Native-level written and spoken English
• Experience dealing with clients, ideally in a professional services or high-level executive environment
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Confident, polite, and professional phone manner
• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital tools (calendar apps, Zoom, email platforms, etc.)
• Flexible and proactive — you anticipate needs before they arise

Bonus if you have:

• Experience supporting a Managing Director or C-suite executive
• Familiarity with financial services or M&A (not essential)

Hours & Flexibility
We’re open to discussing both part-time and full-time arrangements, with some flexibility depending on the candidate. The role is remote and requires a laptop, quiet space to work, and alternative arrangements for power sourcing if you are affected by load-shedding.

To Apply
Please send your CV and a short note introducing yourself and explaining why you’re a great fit for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R190 000,00 per year

Work Location: In person