Executive Assistant

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Job Description Executive Assistant We are seeking a highly experienced, professional, and proactive Executive Assistant (EA) | Project Manager to provide direct support to our SVP of D&C & our NY Team. This is a high-impact role requiring exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and global business acumen. The ideal candidate is a seasoned EA with 5+ years of experience, capable of managing a dynamic schedule, coordinating high-level communications, and handling sensitive business matters with diplomacy and efficiency. This position requires someone who can anticipate needs, problem-solve independently, and support an executive operating at the highest levels of global business. This role requires flexibility to work outside of standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, to support the SVP, of D&C & NY Teams work needs and travel schedules.

Key Responsibilities Executive Support & Business Coordination

• Manage complex global scheduling and email communications across multiple time zones.
• Serve as the SVP, of D&C & NY Teams primary point of contact, filtering and prioritizing communications from senior executives, clients, and board members.
• Draft and edit high-level correspondence, presentations, and reports for executive meetings and industry engagements.
• Handle confidential and strategic business matters with the utmost discretion.
• Where needed, schedule and attend meetings on behalf of the SVP, of D&C & NY Teams, taking minutes and ensuring follow-ups are completed.

Travel Management

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of international and domestic travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, visas, and itinerary balancing.
• Monitor and adjust travel schedules in real time to accommodate last-minute changes.
• Stay informed of visa regulations, travel restrictions, and international business protocols.
• Proactively manage travel-related costs while maintaining efficiency and service quality. This includes evaluating booking options, running cost comparisons, understanding fare rules and change implications, negotiating where possible, and leveraging relationships with airlines, hotels, and travel service providers to optimize itineraries, costs, and support. The EA is expected to take initiative to balance cost, flexibility, and executive needs when making or adjusting travel arrangements.

Project & Financial Coordination

• Track and manage business expenses and budget and resource allocations for executive travel and operational needs.
• Support executive-level initiatives by coordinating internal projects and ensuring timely execution.
• Apply strong cost awareness and judgment when managing executive travel and related expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for cost optimization and escalation when trade-offs or approvals are required.

Administrative & Office Management

• Oversee light office administration for the New York office, including supply inventory and vendor coordination.
• Oversee execution of contracts
• Oversee onboarding of Vendors and work with Vendor registration to ensure they are set up properly
• Manage monthly expense reports on behalf of SVP of D&C with accuracy and in a timely manner
• Highly organized and detail oriented. Demonstrated ability to track and handle multiple priorities simultaneously, with a mindset of nothing slipping through the cracks despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs by thinking a week, month and quarter ahead, rather than a day or two. Demonstrated ability to make accurate and timely administrative judgments, while remaining professional under pressure. Knows when to make decisions themselves and when to “escalate”

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and new business opportunities as they arise.
• Assist in the organization of high-profile events, speaking engagements, and industry conferences.
• Take on ad…