Northbound Executive Search

Executive Assistant to Partner

Northbound Executive Search  •  $200k - $250k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support a Partner at a top-tier global investment firm in Midtown Manhattan. This is a highly visible, true right-hand partnership role requiring a polished, proactive, and exceptionally dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

The ideal candidate is someone who naturally takes initiative, operates with a strong sense of ownership, and enjoys being deeply involved in the day-to-day flow of the business beyond traditional administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level executive support including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, and extensive domestic and international travel planning

• Act as a true business partner by staying closely involved in day-to-day operations, priorities, and ongoing initiatives

• Attend meetings, capture detailed notes and action items, and help ensure seamless follow-through across projects and communications

• Coordinate investor meetings, events, and internal/external engagements with a high level of professionalism and discretion

• Communicate on behalf of the Partner with internal stakeholders, clients, and external contacts as needed

• Manage expenses and administrative processes with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Anticipate needs, troubleshoot issues proactively, and maintain a calm, solutions-oriented approach in a fast-moving environment

• Build strong relationships across teams and contribute to a collaborative, high-touch support culture

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Executive Assistant experience within finance, investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, or a similarly fast-paced corporate environment (flexible for exceptional candidates)

• Experience supporting senior executives in a high-performance, client-facing environment

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

• Highly polished, professional, and confident interacting with senior stakeholders and external clients

• Proactive, resourceful, and naturally relationship-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Ability to operate with discretion, urgency, and flexibility while managing shifting priorities

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and executive support technologies

What Is Offered:

• $200K – $250K total compensation

• 4 days/week in-office schedule with flexibility to be onsite additional days as needed

• Stunning office space with top-tier amenities and wellness offerings

• Daily breakfast and lunch provided onsite

• Collaborative, high-performing culture with exceptional administrative infrastructure and support

• Outstanding benefits package including strong healthcare coverage, 401(k) match, wellness resources, and additional employee perks

Northbound Executive Search

About Northbound Executive Search

Northbound Executive Search offers a genuine, hands-on approach to recruiting. We provide both Permanent and Temporary/Consulting recruitment services to companies looking to hire high performing professionals in the NYC metro region. We have been consistently recognized as the premier recruitment firm servicing a variety of industries including Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Trading, Brokerage, Real Estate, Law Firms, Technology, Media, Entertainment, Insurance and more. Our proven approach, developed over many years of best-in-class recruiting continues to deliver exceptional results for a select group of clients and candidates we serve.

From staff level to C-Suite, we partner with our clients across a variety of functional areas including:

• Accounting & Finance – Fund Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Reporting, Taxation, Financial Planning & Analysis

• Financial Operations - Trade Support, Risk, Quant, Valuation, Business Analysis, Investor Relations, Client Services, Treasury

• Legal & Compliance – In-House Counsel and Compliance as well as Associates and Partners at Law Firms including Corporate, IP, Real Estate and Litigation

• Office Support – Executive Assistants, Administrative, Reception, Office Management

• Human Resources – HR Generalists, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, H.R.I.S.

...and more

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2010
Social Media