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Executive Assistant

Maven Recruiting Group
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/10/2026
Prominent and highly respected venture capital firm is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support a high-level, confidential Partner in Palo Alto. This is a high-impact role for someone who operates as a true right hand, managing complex logistics, exercising strong judgment, and helping ensure the Partner remains focused on investing, strategy, and impact.

Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant to Partner

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $180K - $250K base DOE incredible benefits

Industry: Venture Capital

About the Role:As the Senior Executive Assistant, you will serve as a strategic partner to the executive, managing day-to-day priorities while supporting longer-term planning and coordination. You will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution across a high-volume and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage a complex, high-volume calendar, aligning shifting priorities across internal deal flow, board meetings, investor meetings, and external relationships
  • Act as a gatekeeper to the Partner, protecting time, managing bandwidth, and prioritizing effectively in real time
  • Lead end-to-end domestic and international travel planning, accommodating changes as needed
  • Anticipate needs, proactively address challenges, and ensure the Partner is prepared and informed
  • Serve as a liaison between the Partner and internal and external stakeholders, including founders, investors, board members, and other partners


Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting senior or high-profile executives in fast-paced environments with a preference in finance.
  • Strong judgment and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Comfortable operating with a 24/7 mindset
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Discreet with strong communication skillsAdditional


Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Maven Recruiting Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Please refer to the E-Verification Poster and Right to Work Poster on https://www.mavenrec.com/job-seekers for additional information.

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Salary : $180,000 - $250,000

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