Executive Assistant to CEO

Executive Assistant to Entrepreneurial Founder/CEO, Well-Funded Start-Up Investment Firm, Back Bay, Boston, MA.

A well-funded newly created investment firm based in Back Bay Boston is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to serve as a true “right hand” to the Founder/CEO. This is not a traditional administrative role, but a relational, and trust-based partnership designed to amplify the CEO’s effectiveness, clarity, and presence. The Executive Assistant will act as a stabilizing force, thoughtful gatekeeper, and intuitive collaborator, someone who understands not only what needs to be done, but how and when to do it in a way that respects people and priorities.

The ideal candidate brings emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and calm confidence to every interaction. They are someone others naturally trust, who can hold sensitive information with discretion, read the room instinctively, and create order, focus, and ease amid constant motion. This is a local hybrid role, meeting with the CEO as needed in person, 3 or 4 days a week depending on what is going on and travel schedules.

About the Job:

Trusted Partner & Strategic Support

• Act as a thought partner and sounding board, offering perspective, feedback, and quiet counsel when needed.
• Anticipate needs and proactively remove friction before issues arise.
• Prepare the CEO for meetings and conversations with context and background information.

Time, Energy & Focus Management

• Manage a complex and fluid calendar with an understanding of priorities and relationships,
• Protect the CEO’s time by thoughtfully filtering requests and creating space for strategic thinking.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel including detailed itineraries.

Communication & Relationship Management

• Serve as a warm, professional liaison between the CEO and internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Draft and manage correspondence on the CEO’s behalf, ensuring tone, values, and intent are consistently reflected.

Information Flow & Follow-Through

• Distill information into clear, actionable insights for the CEO.
• Track commitments, decisions, and follow-ups to ensure momentum and accountability.
• Support special projects and initiatives that require coordination, and thoughtful execution.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting an entrepreneurial C-Suite executive, preferably in investment or tech space.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency with Google Suite, Slack; daily experience with general AI and an interest in improving processes using AI. Ability to run projects form start to finish; experience using Notion a PLUS.
• Handle highly sensitive information with absolute discretion.
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgement.
• You thrive in ambiguity and are energized by anticipating needs rather than reacting to them.
• You value discretion, loyalty, and long-term partnership.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities without losing sight of the human element.
• You communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence You bring polish and presence, while remaining grounded and approachable with a “high touch” service mentality.
• A love of dogs a PLUS!

• Base Salary, Discretionary Bonus, Healthcare Stipend until Firm Healthcare is established