Executive Assistant to President

Executive Assistant to President

A top-tier, mid-sized hedge fund is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a highly dynamic President in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. This is a unique opportunity to step into a well-established role supporting a senior leader.

Location: Midtown East, New York City

Schedule: In-office, 5 days/week (Monday–Friday)

Typical office hours are approximately 7:45 AM to 6:00/6:30 PM. While the role does not require constant weekend work, the ideal candidate maintains a responsive, “24/7 mindset” for urgent matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: around $150,000 – $250,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Discretionary bonus
• Fully paid health benefits
• 401(k) (no match)
• 25 days PTO
• Daily breakfast and lunch and other perks

Role Overview

This role requires a highly proactive, detail-oriented Executive Assistant who thrives in a demanding, high-touch environment. The President operates at a rapid pace with constant calendar changes and high-volume communication, requiring exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex, high-volume, ever-changing calendar with precision and foresight
• Ensure the President is consistently prepared, on time, and optimized for all meetings
• Act as a strategic gatekeeper for internal and external scheduling requests
• Coordinate global travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Partner closely with a Personal Assistant on select personal matters
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems in real time

Qualifications

• 3 years supporting C-suite executives (or 5 years supporting senior leadership)
• Experience in financial services strongly preferred; hedge fund experience is a plus
• Proven track record managing complex scheduling for a high-demand executive
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required with relevant experience)
• Strong preference for candidates with in-office, high-touch support experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly proactive and solutions-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to drive outcomes
• Strong judgment, intellectual flexibility, and adaptability under pressure
• Confident, assertive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and personable with a warm, professional demeanor
• Process-driven but not rigid—able to pivot seamlessly when priorities shift
• High level of integrity, self-awareness, and accountability

If you are a dedicated Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact role and enjoys being a true partner to senior leadership, we encourage you to apply.

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