Executive Assistant / in New York, New York

A private equity firm is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide seamless support to a growing investment team.  This is a remote role, but candidates must be based in New York and available to go onsite for last-minute projects, urgent needs, or when providing in-office coverage. The ideal candidate is agile, efficient, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Heavy calendar management – coordinate and prioritize complex schedules across multiple time zones.
• Meeting coordination – schedule internal and external meetings, ensuring seamless logistics.
• Travel arrangements – oversee and book domestic and international travel, including last-minute changes.
• Communication management – act as a gatekeeper, handling correspondence and liaising with key stakeholders.
• Problem-solving – anticipate issues, troubleshoot conflicts, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant in financial services, private equity, or a similar high-pressure industry.
• Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Strong calm-under-pressure mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote, always-on environment.
• Highly discreet and professional, handling confidential information with the utmost care.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, high-growth firm where you will play a pivotal role in supporting executives. If you thrive in a demanding, fast-paced setting and have the skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: $130,000 + bonus

Remote: Must be based in New York City and be flexible to go in office in Midtown on an as needed, possibly last minute, basis.