Executive Assistant - Private Equity Job at Mission Staffing in New York

Executive Assistant

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 base + bonus

Experience: 2–7 years

About the Firm

Our client is a confidential, highly prestigious private equity firm based in New York City. Known for its excellence and long-term success in the financial markets, the firm prides itself on a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and discretion.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support a group of Managing Directors and Vice Presidents . The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in asset management, private equity, or financial services , with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. This role offers hybrid flexibility (in-office and remote work).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide seamless administrative support to senior executives, including calendar management, travel coordination, and meeting preparation.
• Act as a gatekeeper, managing communications with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with expense reporting, invoice processing, and other financial administration tasks.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, investor events, and conference logistics.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, and documents.
• Anticipate executives’ needs, ensuring priorities are managed effectively.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of executive assistant experience , ideally supporting senior leadership within financial services, asset management, or private equity.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000 – $120,000 , commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work flexibility (in-office + remote).