Executive & Personal Assistant to Founder & CEO

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized Executive and Personal Assistant to support the Founder & CEO of a fast‑growing investment firm in lower Manhattan. This position acts as the trusted right‑hand, handling both strategic business tasks and select personal matters, ensuring the executive can focus on high‑impact priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a constantly evolving calendar, aligning meetings with business objectives.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including private aviation logistics.
• Prepare agendas, briefing documents, and follow‑up action items for meetings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications, exercising discretion and sound judgment.
• Anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and drive projects to completion.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost professionalism.
• Support select personal and family‑related logistics for the CEO and spouse.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience supporting founders, CEOs, senior executives, or high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Prior exposure to investment management, private equity, or hedge‑fund environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic settings where priorities shift rapidly.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and proactive problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Advanced calendar and schedule management.
• Complex travel coordination, including private aviation.
• Preparation of meeting materials and briefing documents.
• Stakeholder communication and gatekeeping.
• Handling of highly confidential information.

What we offer

• Base salary $200‑215k USD per year, plus discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid work model: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader in a rapidly expanding firm.