April 1, 2026

Executive Assistant to CEO Recruitment in the City of London

The Square Mile employs over 678,000 workers and generates £109.2 billion in gross value added annually, making it the single most concentrated employment zone for EA to CEO roles in the United Kingdom. Financial services accounts for 38% of City employment, with 147,600 professionals working directly in finance and insurance. The remaining workforce spans legal services, professional services, technology, media and telecommunications. For Executive Assistants supporting CEOs in the City, this density creates both opportunity and competition: there are more roles here per square mile than anywhere else in Europe, but hiring managers can afford to be highly selective. Morgan Spencer's City team places EAs into organisations across all four primary talent clusters, from Threadneedle Street's banking institutions to the expanding tech corridor around Broadgate.

Talent Clusters

1. Bank and Threadneedle Street (EC2R/EC2V)

Industry: Banking, central banking, investment management
Anchor Tenants: Bank of England, London Stock Exchange Group, NatWest Group, Goldman Sachs (Fleet Street)
Talent Density: Approximately 50,000 financial services professionals within a 500m radius of Bank junction
Why It Matters: This is the historic heart of UK financial services. The Bank of England and London Stock Exchange create a gravitational pull for banking headquarters, asset managers and financial infrastructure firms. EA to CEO roles here typically require financial services regulatory awareness, board cycle management experience and discretion protocols aligned to FCA-regulated environments. Grade A office vacancy in the City sits at just 1.5%, reflecting sustained employer commitment.

Source: City of London Corporation, 2025; City of London Economic Research

2. Broadgate and Liverpool Street (EC2M/EC2A)

Industry: Technology, professional services, alternative investment
Anchor Tenants: UBS, Allen & Overy, WeWork, various FinTech scale-ups
Talent Density: Approximately 30,000 professionals across the Broadgate estate and surrounding commercial property
Why It Matters: Broadgate represents the City's eastward expansion. The area attracts technology firms, alternative asset managers and professional services organisations seeking modern, open-plan office environments. EA to CEO roles in this cluster often blend traditional administrative support with project management and digital tool proficiency. The Elizabeth line (Crossrail) connection at Liverpool Street has improved access significantly since 2022.

Source: City of London Corporation planning data, 2025

3. Fleet Street and Holborn Viaduct (EC4A/EC4Y)

Industry: Legal services, media, professional services
Anchor Tenants: Deloitte (New Street Square), RPC, Hogan Lovells, Goldman Sachs (Plumtree Court)
Talent Density: Approximately 25,000 professionals in legal and professional services
Why It Matters: The western edge of the City borders the Inns of Court and London's legal district. EA to CEO roles here serve managing partners, senior partners and heads of practice in Magic Circle and US law firms, as well as Big Four consulting partners. Legal sector EAs require billable hours coordination experience, partner entertainment management and confidentiality protocols aligned to legal professional privilege.

Source: City of London Corporation; Law Gazette, November 2025

4. St Paul's and Cheapside (EC2V/EC4M)

Industry: Insurance, reinsurance, professional services
Anchor Tenants: Lloyd's of London, Aon, Willis Towers Watson, PwC
Talent Density: Approximately 20,000 insurance and professional services professionals
Why It Matters: London's insurance market is concentrated around Lime Street and Leadenhall, with professional services firms clustering along Cheapside and Queen Victoria Street. EA to CEO roles in insurance require understanding of underwriting cycles, syndicate governance and Lloyd's market protocols. The area is 5 minutes' walk from Bank Station, St Paul's Station and Mansion House Station, giving candidates multiple transport options.

Source: Lloyd's of London; City of London Corporation

Market Context

Average Salary: £50,000-£70,000 for EA to CEO in the City of London
Hiring Activity: High. Over 30 major commercial schemes are under construction in the Square Mile, with job numbers forecast to exceed 700,000 by 2040 (GLA data). HSBC, Clifford Chance and JPMorgan are all expanding or relocating within London.
Unique Factor: The City's 1.5% Grade A vacancy rate means employers are competing for premium office space and, by extension, the EA talent to populate it. The combination of banking density, regulatory infrastructure and transport connectivity (Bank, Moorgate, Liverpool Street, Cannon Street, Fenchurch Street, plus the Elizabeth line) makes this the deepest EA talent pool in the UK.

Source: City of London Corporation, February 2025; Knight Frank, 2025

Client Network

Morgan Spencer's City team has placed EA to CEO professionals with organisations across Bank, Broadgate, Fleet Street and the insurance district. Our consultants understand the specific demands of City-based C-suite support, from FCA-regulated confidentiality requirements to the fast-paced board cycle rhythms of listed financial institutions.