Senior Executive Assistant - Investment

About Turn/River

Turn/River Capital is a private equity firm that applies a proprietary growth engineering strategy to investing, partnering with software businesses to accelerate growth and build enduring value. The firm’s team of equal parts investors and operators provides hands-on operational support and the flexible capital to systematically scale marketing, sales and customer success at its portfolio companies. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Turn/River has $5.6bn in committed capital and invests globally with a focus on North America and Europe.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to join our high-performing, fast-paced team. This role is ideal for an experienced administrative professional (9+ years) who thrives in complex environments and brings a polished, confident presence while supporting seasoned operators and investors. You will serve as a trusted partner to a Senior Partner, helping manage demanding schedules, high-stakes meetings, global travel, and constantly shifting priorities with exceptional organization, judgment, and discretion.

The right person is proactive, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure — someone who stays several steps ahead, communicates thoughtfully, and creates clarity and efficiency for the executive. This role requires strong follow-through, adaptability, professionalism, and a genuine service mindset, along with the ability to operate independently while handling highly sensitive information with care and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, high-level administrative support to a Senior Partner, ensuring smooth daily operations and alignment with evolving priorities
• Take full ownership of a demanding and complex calendar, scheduling internal and external meetings across time zones while continuously adjusting to new priorities and time-sensitive changes.
• Coordinate all aspects of frequent domestic and international travel, including multi-leg itineraries, visa requirements, and unexpected adjustments, often on tight timelines.
• Closely monitor the executive’s schedule, flagging conflicts, sharing relevant context, and ensuring they’re fully prepared for every meeting and commitment.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely expense reports; maintain organized records and manage reconciliation with strong attention to detail.
• Monitor and communicate relevant meeting or schedule context (cancellations, shifts, or prep needs) with a clear, thoughtful, and timely approach
• Draft and manage correspondence, reports, and meeting materials with clarity, warmth, and professionalism, often working independently with minimal oversight.
• Handle highly sensitive information with discretion, sound judgment, and the highest level of integrity.
• Serve as a trusted partner, anticipating needs, staying several steps ahead, and taking initiative to resolve issues before they escalate.
• Step in to support fellow Executive Assistants when needed, contributing to a highly collaborative and dependable administrative team.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience providing high-level support to senior executives in demanding, fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex and constantly shifting calendars, including seamless coordination of international meetings and travel.
• Recognized for attention to detail and strong follow-through, with a track record of managing multiple priorities without letting anything fall through the cracks.
• Highly responsive and adaptable, able to stay composed and effective in fast-changing situations.
• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills; anticipates needs, communicates proactively, and removes obstacles with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional communication skills, representing executives and the organization with professionalism, clarity, and a warm, confident presence.
• Exercises excellent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive and intellectually curious: a dependable self-starter and collaborative team player who takes initiative and supports colleagues readily.
• Must provide outstanding professional references that reflect a consistent record of reliability, resilience, and high performance.

Location

• San Francisco, hybrid work model. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday onsite is required

Compensation

• The annual base salary range for this role is $182,500 - $19…