Executive Assistant Finance
- Source: LinkedIn
- Russell Tobin
- $90,000 to $100,000 /yr
- On-site
- New York City
- Full-Time
- Mid level
Job Description
Executive Administrative Assistant – Real Assets
Our client, a leading global investment management firm, is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to support the senior leadership team of its Real Assets division. This group is one of the major players in real assets investing, managing tens of billions in investable capital across private real estate, infrastructure, and real asset credit strategies, with a presence across offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
This is an in-office role - 5 days per week (M-F)
1:1 Support
Compensation: $90,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience
Role Overview
Our client is looking for a polished, proactive Executive Administrative Assistant who can provide strong end-to-end administrative support to senior leadership. This role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, sound commercial judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to act as an effective liaison between executives and various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Calendar & Scheduling Management – Coordinate complex calendars, communicate and correspond with internal/external participants, schedule conference rooms or external venues, address technology needs, and handle catering arrangements as needed. Requires professional judgment with internal and external contacts, effective navigation of the organization, and the ability to re-prioritize meetings as needed.
- Domestic/International Travel Arrangements – Develop detailed itineraries, manage visa requirements, and address other travel and logistics needs, including expense tracking.
- Expense Processing & Management – Prepare, submit, and monitor expense reports and vendor payments for team members.
- Telephone Coverage for Executives – Handle calls and emails professionally, respond to inquiries, route calls, and take detailed messages.
- Confidential Information Handling – Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters.
- General Administrative Support – Manage technology requests, prepare meeting materials, oversee supplies, coordinate equipment needs, review and distribute incoming mail, and maintain a fully functioning work area.
- Event Coordination – Support ad hoc business events and special projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8+ years of relevant Executive Administrative Assistant experience, preferably within the finance or investment management industry
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively, while also being a strong team player
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks and follow up effectively
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and accountability
- Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to take on ad hoc projects
- Proven discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with corporate expense/travel tools (e.g., Concur)
Skills
- processing-js
- microsoft-outlook
- microsoft-excel
- microsoft-powerpoint
- concur
