Our client, an entrepreneurial investment firm whose mission is to focus on start-up businesses that strive to help create economic mobility in the US is looking for a “right hand” Executive Assistant to support the CEO/Founder.   The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced environment, is very detail-oriented and a problem- solver.  This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who describes themselves as having an entrepreneurial spirit and who needs very little intervention to get things done right the first time.  Candidates from a start-up environment is highly desired. An interest in their mission to help create economic mobility for all in the US is a must. The role is 4-5 days in the office depending on what is going on.

About the Job:

¨      Support the CEO/Founder as a “right hand” with all day-to-day matters including managing an ever- changing calendar, prioritizing meetings and understanding the ramifications when making changes to the calendar

¨      Prioritize emails and craft responses on his behalf    

¨      Organize and manage domestic /International travel arrangements with detailed itineraries 

¨      Interact with Executive team and start-up companies that the firm may be looking to invest with diplomacy

¨      Prepare CEO/Founder for internal meetings and investment meetings including research and needed collateral materials

¨      Plan events and dinners 

¨      Expense reporting

¨      Ad hoc projects

¨      Salary plus Discretionary Bonus; Comprehensive Health Benefits

About You:

¨      A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a high- level c-suite executive, preferably in the venture capital/ private equity space or at a start-up

¨      Bachelor’s Degree 

¨      Very detail oriented with the ability to change gears quickly - a true multi-tasker and problem solver who can anticipate needs

¨      High level of integrity and discretion in handling all confidential information; high emotional and intellectual intelligence

¨      Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills

¨      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

¨       An entrepreneurial spirit with a warm engaging personality