Executive Assistant to Founder of Private Equity Firm / in San Francisco, California

A leading private equity firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced, high-caliber Executive Assistant to provide direct 1:1 support to its Co-Founders. These roles are critical partners to the principals, operating as the backbone of day-to-day execution while enabling the executives to focus on strategic priorities.

This is a fully in-office role requiring a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is accustomed to supporting senior-level executives at the founder, managing partner, or C-suite level.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide seamless, high-touch 1:1 support to a Co-Founder, managing all day-to-day administrative and operational needs

• Own complex, ever-changing calendars, balancing competing priorities and acting as a strategic gatekeeper

• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel, including multi-leg itineraries, last-minute adjustments, and detailed travel planning

• Serve as a trusted partner and extension of the executive, maintaining alignment on priorities and ensuring efficient daily execution

• Act as a central source of information, particularly during off-hours and weekends, ensuring continuity and responsiveness as needed

• Support ad hoc personal and professional tasks, with a mindset of improving structure and organization over historically ad hoc processes

• Maintain the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and white-glove service at all time.

• This role operates in a high-performance, always-on environment with reasonable expectations for off-hours accessibility

• Personal Assistant support mostly when principals are traveling

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-level executives, founders, or managing partners

• Prior experience in private equity, finance, or venture capital.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, global travel, and shifting priorities at the highest level

• Proven track record of operating with discretion, professionalism, and strong executive presence

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with exceptional communication skills

• Comfortable working in a fully in-office environment with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Location: San Francisco, CA (Presidio)

Schedule: M-F Onsite, Flexibility to work after hours and weekends as needed

Compensation: Up to $160k + OT + Benefits

 

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