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Executive Project Assistant to CEO

Financial Services

Itasca, IL

Filed under Financial Services

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Executive Project Assistant to the CEO $90,000 - $100,000 plus outstanding benefits (EA job with respect and responsibilities that will grow with you!)

Are you a strategic executive partner who views administrative excellence not as a steppingstone, but as a craft? We are looking for a brilliant, confident Executive Project Specialist who loves to be busy and thrives in chaos to support our busy, vibrant CEO. You won’t just manage calendars; you will act as a critical business partner, confidante, and operational linchpin with a seat at the table. If you love clearing roadblocks, executing flawlessly, and overseeing growth and being the trusted right hand to a growing organization, this role is for you


  • Strategic Calendar & Inbox Management: Own and optimize his executive schedule, ruthlessly prioritizing high-impact tasks and anticipating needs before they arise
  • .Meeting & Travel Mastery: Coordinate complex domestic/international travel planning and prepare agendas, briefings, and materials so the executive is always set up for success
  • .Project Leadership: Take ownership of a myriad of special projects—from company offsites to operational rollouts and analysis, taking projects from conception to completion and mastering the communications of such
  • .Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for the CEO and all internal and external stakeholders, acting with impeccable judgment, tact, and professionalism

.We would love it if you have

  • :Experience: 1-2 years of proven experience supporting C-level executive or senior leadership teams
  • .Organization & Foresight: Uncanny attention to detail with the ability to think two steps ahead at all times anticipating needs.
  • .Tech-Savviness: Mastery of modern office software
  • eEQ & Discretion: High emotional intelligence, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with absolute integrity
  • .The Mindset: You take deep pride in your work, possess a proactive "can-do" attitude, and genuinely love making your executive look brilliant

.We would ove to give you

  • :Competitive Compensation: We value top-tier support and pay accordingly $90,000 -$100,000
  • .Empowerment: You will have autonomy, respect, and a real voice in how daily operations run
  • .Growth & Culture: Join a collaborative, high-performing team that celebrates wins and invests in your professional development with no ceiling


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