Job Description

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO

Location: Midtown, Manhattan (Onsite 5 days/week to start; potential for 4 days)

Compensation: $115,000–$150,000 base + discretionary bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience Required: 5+ years supporting senior executives

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and discreet Executive Assistant (EA) to support the CEO of a fast-paced, high-performing organization headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate is not only operationally excellent but also serves as a true thought partner —someone who can anticipate needs, think strategically, and provide leverage in both day-to-day and long-term planning.

This role requires someone polished, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, with a proven ability to manage complex schedules, prioritize competing demands, and act as a gatekeeper and trusted liaison internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Executive Support: Manage complex and dynamic calendars, coordinate meetings, travel (domestic and international), and handle all logistics with precision.
• Email & Communication: Screen and prioritize correspondence; draft and manage high-level communications on behalf of the CEO.
• Meeting Preparation & Follow-Up: Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and takeaways; ensure appropriate follow-ups are tracked and completed.
• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a sounding board and right-hand to the CEO; offer insights and context to support better decision-making.
• Project Management: Track key initiatives, deadlines, and strategic projects; ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Relationship Management: Interface with senior stakeholders, investors, clients, and internal teams on behalf of the CEO with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle sensitive information with the utmost care and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of EA experience , including supporting a C-level executive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Proactive and highly organized , with the ability to think ahead, problem-solve, and pivot quickly as priorities change.
• Strong judgment, with a deep understanding of business etiquette, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Tech-savvy, with strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and modern productivity tools.
• A high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust quickly.
• Experience in finance is a must

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