Executive Assistant to Managing Partner and team at Midtown PE Firm (5x a week in office)

Our client, a well-established private equity firm, is seeking a sharp, high-energy Executive Assistant to join its growing team. Founded seven years ago, the firm has built a strong reputation for excellence and operates in a lean, fast-moving, and highly collaborative environment. With around 20 people and a close-knit administrative team, this is an opportunity to step into a visible, impactful role at a firm that values initiative, ownership, and growth.
This Executive Assistant will provide support across senior leadership, with a primary focus on the Managing Partner, while also supporting a small group of investment professionals. The ideal candidate is proactive, engaging, solutions-oriented, and thrives in a demanding, high-expectation environment. For the right person, this role offers meaningful runway to grow in responsibility, scope, and impact as the firm continues to evolve.

• Provide high-level executive support to the Managing Partner (approximately 50% of the workload), as well as multiple senior investment professionals.
• Manage complex, ever-changing calendars, scheduling internal and external meetings with precision and urgency.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, preparing detailed itineraries and proactively troubleshooting issues.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and stay several steps ahead in a fast-paced environment.
• Partner closely with the broader administrative team to ensure seamless coverage and collaboration.
• Assist with ad hoc projects, special initiatives, and anything else needed to keep the business running smoothly.

• 3–6 years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally within private equity, hedge funds, investment management, or a similarly fast-paced professional services environment.
• High energy, engaging, and confident communicator with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Naturally proactive and resourceful; sees problems as opportunities to find solutions.
• Hungry, driven, and excited about long-term growth and potential within a firm.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to go above and beyond when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working in a tech-forward environment.

• 24/7 availability via email and text as needed

• $125K base (DOE)
• $25K discretionary bonus
• 100% covered health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Daily lunch provided

Salary : $125,000