Sr. Executive Assistant / Strategic Partner to C-Level Executive - Asset Management Firm - NYC

Sr. Executive Assistant / Strategic Partner to C-Level Executive - Asset Management Firm - NYC

5x in office

$150k-200k base + bonus

The Role

A highly confidential client is seeking a seasoned C-Suite Executive/Personal Assistant / Strategic Partner to support the C-Level Executive in New York. This role encompasses a blend of business and personal responsibilities and operates within a close, one-on-one partnership.

The successful candidate will act as a central point of contact for all matters relating to the C-Level Executive, including interaction with senior leadership and key external stakeholders. This individual must demonstrate exceptional professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance financial services environment.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining absolute discretion. The position demands a high level of trust, loyalty, and the ability to navigate sensitive matters with confidentiality at all times.

Compensation is highly competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an active and complex calendar, including coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports
• Draft and manage correspondence, including highly confidential communications
• Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel, including itineraries and briefing materials
• Act as a strategic gatekeeper, managing access to the C-Level Executive ’s time and priorities
• Handle sensitive inquiries and issues with discretion, determining appropriate actions and follow-up
• Serve as a liaison between the C-Level Executive and internal/external stakeholders to ensure seamless communication
• Maintain alignment with the C-Level Executive on priorities, upcoming commitments, and deliverables
• Support special projects and prepare materials that enable the C-Level Executive to operate effectively

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proactive problem-solver with sound decision-making skills
• High level of emotional intelligence and professional maturity
• Resourceful, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to handle highly sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably within financial services or a similarly demanding environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related tools