Executive Assistant

Our client, a leading private equity firm, is in search of an Executive Assistant to support 6 senior team members. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-8 years of administrative experience, be a self-starter, proactive, and have a great attitude.

COMPANY: Private Equity 

POSITION: Executive Assistant 

LOCATION: New York, NY 

HOURS: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm  

OFFICE REQUIREMENTS: This role is in the office 5 days a week

COMPENSATION: $110-150k (DOE) + 100% covered benefits + discretionary bonus + other great perks  

BACHELOR'S DEGREE REQUIRED: Preferred

Responsibilities of the EA:

-Provide administrative support and represent internally & externally to key parties

-Manage travel; create detailed itineraries

-Manage busy calendars; coordinate appointments/meetings and supporting details

-Review incoming mail and e-mail; respond to correspondence, inquiries, and invitations as required

-Keep Executives up to date by headlining the top issues and providing general information about less critical topics

-Know what's happening around you, understand how all the pieces fit together, when to take action, while being sensitive to others' needs, work with a consistent sense of urgency

-Support the team with ad-hoc projects as needed

Requirements of the EA:

 -A minimum of 5-8 years of administrative experience is required. 

-Bachelor's degree preferred 

-Positive, can-do attitude; collaborative in a team environment; demonstrates flexibility to the evolving needs of Managing Directors

-A strong work ethic, polished/poised, proactive and customer service oriented; highly reliable, responsible, and responsive

-Discretion and confidentiality are extremely important

-Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

-Excellent skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

-Verifications of identity, education, prior employment, and references may be required