Executive Assistant - Private Equity

Executive Assistant to CEO – Private Equity

Location: Midtown Manhattan (54th Street)

Schedule: 5 days in office

Compensation: $150K–$170K base + bonus

A leading private equity firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its CEO in its Midtown Manhattan office. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished, proactive EA who thrives in a fast-paced financial services environment and enjoys serving as a true right hand to a senior executive.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and fast-moving executive calendar
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and detailed itineraries
• Schedule meetings across multiple international time zones
• Anticipate priorities and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and communications
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Provide occasional personal assistance and appointment scheduling
• Partner with colleagues across the firm to ensure seamless executive support

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting a CEO, Partner, Founder, or senior executive
• Private equity, investment management, or financial services experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional calendar and travel management skills
• Experience coordinating across international time zones
• Polished, professional, and highly discreet
• Proactive with excellent judgment and follow-through
• Strong, concise communicator who is comfortable interacting with senior-level professionals
• Willing and able to work 5 days per week in Midtown Manhattan

We are seeking a grounded, highly organized EA who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and enjoys being an integral partner to a busy executive.