Our client, a leading multi-strategy hedge fund, is seeking a proactive, highly organized, and professional Executive Assistant to provide one-on-one support to their Chief Executive Officer. The CEO values precision, discretion, and proactive thinking. This role focuses exclusively on business-related matters (no personal assistant responsibilities) and requires the ability to anticipate needs, manage priorities seamlessly, and serve as a trusted strategic partner. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, lean environment, excels at multitasking, and has exceptional communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a top financial leader, gain unparalleled exposure to the inner workings of a world-class hedge fund, and have a direct impact on the CEO’s effectiveness. The firm offers a collaborative, high-caliber culture and competitive compensation. This seat is in-office Monday through Thursday with remote work on Fridays in their New York City office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, handling a wide range of business-related tasks with professionalism and discretion

• Manage the CEO’s inbox and calendar, prioritize competing demands, and ensure timely follow-up on all matters

• Coordinate and prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up actions

• Arrange complex domestic and international travel, including contingency planning and detailed itineraries

• Act as liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication flow

• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and business operations as directed by the CEO

• Anticipate challenges and address them proactively to ensure seamless operations

• Maintain confidential information, correspondence, and records with absolute accuracy and discretion

REQUIREMENTS:

• Professionalism, maturity, and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of responsiveness

• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing priorities and working styles

• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset and willingness to go above and beyond

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum of 10+ years’ executive assistant experience, including 5+ years supporting a CEO or C-suite executive in finance

• Background in hedge funds, private equity, investment banking, or other high-performance financial environments

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related administrative tools

HOURS:
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Monday–Thursday in-office, Friday remote

SALARY:
$200-$275K total compensation, including base salary and discretionary bonus, plus outstanding comprehensive benefits

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