Executive Assistant to the CEO

About Eurasia Group And GZERO Media Eurasia Group is the world’s leading global research and advisory firm. We help clients understand, anticipate, and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they do business.

Together with GZERO Media—the go-to source of first insight into geopolitics—and our full-fledged events team, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides a complete political risk solution.

Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, São Paulo, Brasilia, Tokyo, Singapore, and San Francisco, as well as on-the-ground experts in more than a hundred countries in every region of the world.

We are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests.

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Position Overview Eurasia Group is seeking an **Executive Assistant to the CEO** to work closely with our CEO, **Maziar Minovi** , and in close partnership with the **Chief of Staff and the CEO Operations team** . Eurasia Group is the leading independent global political risk research and consulting firm, providing financial and corporate clients with insight on how political developments around the world impact their interests and objectives. This position is based in our **New York** office.

This is a high-visibility role at the center of the firm’s leadership. The ideal candidate is a **sharp, highly collaborative, and proactive** professional who brings **strong critical thinking, excellent initiative, and outstanding communication skills** , and who thrives juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. This role will interact regularly with the CEO, as well as with senior business, media, and government contacts, and the Executive Assistant will act as a representative and face of the organization for the CEO and his team. Discretion, sound judgment, and a positive, team-first attitude are essential.

This is a primarily **in-office** position, with flexibility as circumstances allow. The nature of the CEO’s role and the global pace of the business may require availability outside of normal working hours on occasion.

Responsibilities **Executive Administrative Support (Primary Focus)**

• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, anticipating logistical needs and adjusting nimbly as plans evolve.
• Manage a heavy and frequently shifting calendar—scheduling meetings, protecting time for strategic priorities, and ensuring the CEO is set up for success at each engagement.
• Collect and format preparation materials, prepare agendas, compile reports, and furnish background information ahead of meetings, briefings, and external engagements.
• Prepare, track, and file expense reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Draft clear, well-crafted correspondence, memos, and emails on behalf of the CEO, demonstrating strong writing and briefing skills.
• Attend select internal meetings to track agendas, capture decisions, and produce follow-up notes and action plans.

**Executive Operations & Business Development Support**

• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff and CEO Operations team to advance the CEO’s strategic priorities and keep workstreams moving forward.
• Coordinate across teams to progress agendas for strategic working groups and cross-functional initiatives.
• Track and help drive follow-up on the CEO’s business development priorities, including relationship touchpoints and next steps with key external contacts.
• Contribute to special projects supporting the CEO’s strategic agenda, bringing initiative, problem-solving, and a can-do attitude to whatever the moment requires.
• Provide select personal scheduling and special-assistant support to the CEO as needed.
• Perform other administrative tasks that drive operational efficiency across the CEO’s office and the broader firm.

Experience **Desired Skills and Qualifications**

• 3–5 years of experience in an executive administrative support role within a fast-paced, client-services or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership with a high degree of accountability, discretion, and responsiveness.

**Critical Thinking & Problem Solving**

• Strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment when prioritizi…