(CT & NYC) Executive Assistant to Senior Executive - Asset Management

Executive Assistant to Senior Executive

Top-Tier Global Asset Management Firm

Location: Connecticut & New York City (Regular Travel Between Both)

Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Fully Paid Benefits

Overview

A leading global asset management firm is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support a highly visible senior executive. This is a career-defining opportunity for a sophisticated, proactive, and highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner, managing complex scheduling, travel, communications, and day-to-day executive operations across offices and residences in Connecticut and New York City. This role requires discretion, exceptional judgment, flexibility, and a white-glove approach to executive support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an extremely complex and dynamic calendar across multiple business, personal, and philanthropic commitments
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including private aviation, commercial travel, ground transportation, accommodations, and detailed itineraries
• Act as a strategic gatekeeper, prioritizing meetings, communications, and requests
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, presentations, meeting notes, and follow-up action items
• Liaise with senior executives, investors, board members, family office personnel, advisors, and external stakeholders
• Coordinate seamlessly between Connecticut and New York City locations, ensuring continuity and efficiency across all executive activities
• Manage confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism
• Assist with special projects, events, investor meetings, and firm initiatives
• Anticipate needs before they arise and proactively solve problems in real time
• Handle occasional personal support responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, senior partners, or investment professionals within finance, private equity, hedge funds, asset management, investment banking, or related industries
• Exceptional calendar management and logistical planning skills
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment
• Strong executive presence and outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• High degree of emotional intelligence, maturity, and discretion
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and modern productivity tools

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting a CEO, Chairman, Founder, Managing Partner, or Senior Investment Executive
• Prior experience in private equity, hedge funds, alternative investments, family offices, or asset management
• Familiarity with investor relations, board support, and high-net-worth executive environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience
• Significant discretionary annual bonus
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Opportunity to work closely with one of the industry’s most accomplished executives

This role is ideal for a polished, resourceful Executive Assistant who enjoys being at the center of a high-performing organization and is motivated by the opportunity to become an indispensable partner to a senior leader.