Our client, a leading private equity firm in Midtown, is seeking a polished, proactive, and relationship-driven Executive Assistant to support senior leaders within its Growth Sector. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where the ability to anticipate needs, juggle competing priorities, and operate with exceptional judgment is essential. The role engages with all parts of the firm - leadership, investments, operations - and requires someone who is confident, resourceful, and skilled at building strong internal relationships.
The ideal candidate comes from financial services (PE, HF, or Asset Management strongly preferred), is systems-savvy, and thrives in a dynamic, execution-driven culture. This is an in-office role Monday-Thursday, with flexibility on Fridays as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Calendar & Travel Management :
- Manage complex internal and external scheduling across multiple stakeholders; anticipate and resolve conflicts as they arise.
- Ensure leaders are fully prepped before meetings with all necessary materials; manage follow-ups and action items afterward.
- Maintain continuously shifting calendars in a fast-moving environment.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, private plane bookings, ground transportation, and dinner / lunch reservations.
- Add flight details to firm trackers and maintain accuracy across all systems.
- Assist with logistics for mid-year and year-end performance reviews.
Project & Event Management :
Plan, coordinate, and execute special projects and firm events, including venue research, menu selection, contracts, and day-of management.Partner with the Growth Sector admin team to maintain sector materials and schedule sector events and offsites.Support planning of portfolio company board meetings and related dinners, including room blocks, meeting spaces, IT coordination, and restaurant research.Core Administrative Execution :
Prepare and process expense reports through Concur (Amex and cash reimbursements).Manage e-signature workflows.Prepare meeting materials, including binding decks.Organize notes for Advisory Board meetings in partnership with sector admins.Provide phone coverage, including managing rolling calls.Heavy Microsoft Office usage (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) - advanced proficiency required.REQUIREMENTS :
6+ years of experience supporting senior executives; background in PE, HF, or AM strongly preferred.Exceptional calendar, scheduling, and travel coordination experience across time zones.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.Bachelor's degree required.Proactive, anticipatory mindset - ability to "see around corners."Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.Excellent communication skills; fast, clear, and transparent.High attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment.Strong team orientation; comfortable collaborating with and taking direction from other admins.Ability to pivot quickly and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.HOURS :
9 : 00am-5 : 00pm; Monday-Thursday in-office (Friday flexibility as needed)
SALARY :
Up to $150K base + generous discretionary bonus + $20 daily lunch stipend + 100% covered health, dental, vision + 401K