Our client, a leading financial services firm based in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking a Temp-to-Perm Executive Assistant to support a large, fast-paced Fixed Income team. This role will support a group of approximately 40 bankers, with direct, high-touch support to one senior banker.

This is a highly dynamic and demanding environment that requires a candidate who is organized, proactive, and able to manage up effectively. The ideal candidate is personable, highly intuitive, and knows how to read the room—stepping in where needed while maintaining strong judgment and discretion.

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a high-volume, team-oriented environment and can balance both broad team support and focused executive-level responsibilities with ease.

This position is based in-office five days per week in Midtown Manhattan and is a temp-to-perm opportunity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to a team of approximately 40 bankers within the Fixed Income group
• Deliver direct, high-level support to one senior banker, including calendar management and prioritization
• Manage a high volume of complex scheduling, ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate domestic and international travel using Ovation, including detailed itineraries and real-time adjustments
• Process and manage heavy expense reporting using Concur, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Act as a gatekeeper for the senior banker, helping to manage priorities and protect time effectively
• Anticipate needs and proactively manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism at all times
• Step in where needed across the team, demonstrating flexibility and a strong team-first mindset
• Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks and team support as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of executive assistant experience within financial services or investment banking environments
• Proven experience supporting senior-level bankers or executives in high-volume settings
• Strong experience managing complex calendars, travel, and heavy expense reporting
• Proficiency with Concur (expenses) and Ovation (travel coordination) required
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills; personable, professional, and able to build relationships across teams
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to read the room and adjust approach as needed
• Confident in managing up and supporting a senior banker with discretion and sound judgment
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong ownership and follow-through

HOURS:

Monday through Friday, in-office (5x/week)

SALARY:

$85K–$120K base (temp-to-perm opportunity)