Executive Assistant

Role overview

A well-established firm in Midtown is hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Co-Founder. The opportunity offers strong perks, benefits, bonus potential, and a positive work environment.

The business invests long term across direct private equity, venture and growth equity financings, concentrated public market positions, real estate, and other opportunistic transactions. Its permanent proprietary capital base allows for a long-term view, flexibility, and a creative approach to partnering with families, investment offices, management teams, entrepreneurs, and other aligned investors. The firm emphasizes collaboration, lasting professional relationships, and the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

What the role involves

• Keeping the Co-Founder’s calendar organized and ensuring they are updated on upcoming meetings, commitments, and priorities.
• Coordinating intricate travel plans, detailed itineraries, agendas, and the documents needed for business travel.
• Following internal procedures for travel, expenses, and approval workflows, including coordination with Compliance when sign-off is needed.
• Handling issues proactively, using sound judgment when priorities conflict, and driving tasks and projects through to completion within tight deadlines.
• Planning and supporting team events, social gatherings, and outings.

Candidate profile

The role calls for a highly organized professional who can manage confidential matters carefully, communicate clearly, and work independently under pressure. The successful candidate should be able to prioritize competing demands, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain a high level of discretion.

Additional information

This position is based in Midtown New York City. The firm highlights strong perks, benefits, bonus potential, and a good workplace culture.

Requirements

• A college degree is required.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting senior executives in financial services.
• Excellent organizational ability with strong attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective internal relationships.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Experience working in a global organization and coordinating with stakeholders across regions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Who can apply

College graduates with 5 or more years of experience supporting senior leadership in financial services and the ability to work onsite in New York City are well suited for this role.