Executive/Personal Assistant
Our client, a prominent private equity firm in Greenwich, CT is seeking a diligent, proactive, and organized Executive / Personal Assistant to support one of their Founding Partners. Ideal candidates should be comfortable working in a small office environment and be ready to adopt an all-hands-on-deck attitude when necessary. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to assist a bright, successful, and considerate founder in a relaxed, yet highly professional and engaging environment.
COMPANY: Private Equity
POSITION: Executive / Personal Assistant
LOCATION: Greenwich, CT
HOURS: 9 am-5 pm (This is a hybrid role that offers the flexibility to work remotely for 1-2 days a week)
COMPENSATION: 120-150k Base (DOE)
BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED?: Yes
Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant
-Provide administrative support for one of the founding partners
-Act as a true gatekeeper with strong prioritization abilities
-Handle matters on their behalf as well as alert them to urgent matters that require immediate attention
-Maintain the company calendar, schedule meetings, board meetings, and handle notes as needed
-Effectively schedule their time, prioritize their responsibilities, and prepare materials as needed for meetings, etc
-Be proactive and show initiative in finding ways to help the founder operate more efficiently
-Coordinate travel logistics (private aviation)
-Comfortable handling the calendar for personal & professional commitments
-Including the scheduling and coordination of the appointments as needed
-Able to comfortably juggle the ever-changing needs/days of the founders with ease and diplomacy
-Ability to handle medical forms and reconcile them and handle year-end charitable gifting and quarterly tax payments
-Assist with light personal bill pay, taxes and gathering the supporting detail needed, licensing & new account requests
Requirements of the Executive Assistant
-Minimum 4-8 years' EA experience
-Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
-Must possess a high degree of intelligence
-Polished and professional demeanor with good interpersonal skills
-Hands-on problem solver with a low ego and a team player mentality
-Consistently maintain discretion and confidentiality on all fronts
-Verification of identity, education, prior employment, and references may be required