Executive Assistant

The Client

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support a technology-focused investment and operations team. This is a high-visibility position supporting professionals involved in investment activity, strategic initiatives, and value creation efforts. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting deal teams and thrive in an environment where priorities, calendars, and travel plans can shift quickly.

The Role

This position will support a group of senior investment and operational leaders within a fast-paced, collaborative team. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong business judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs while managing multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive support to senior investment and operating professionals
• Manage complex and ever-changing calendars across multiple stakeholders
• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel arrangements
• Handle shifting priorities, last-minute changes, and time-sensitive requests
• Serve as a key liaison between executives, internal teams, and external contacts
• Track action items and proactively drive follow-up to completion
• Coordinate meetings, logistics, and other administrative activities
• Partner closely with the broader Executive Assistant team to ensure seamless coverage and support
• Support a fast-paced deal environment where transaction activity often dictates priorities

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives
• Prior deal team support experience is required
• Private equity experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting investment professionals in a fast-paced financial services environment
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through
• Proven ability to anticipate needs and think several steps ahead
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and execution skills
• Comfortable managing multiple demanding stakeholders
• Highly proactive and resourceful with minimal direction
• Able to thrive in an environment characterized by ambiguity, change, and shifting priorities
• Strong communication skills and sound professional judgment

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000-$140,000
• Discretionary Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office / 1 day work from home
• Typical hours: 8:30 AM-6:30 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

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