Brentwood Associates is hiring: Executive Assistant in Los Angeles

Overview

Brentwood Associates is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with over 30 years of experience investing in middle-market growth businesses. The firm focuses on essential services and products, including tech-enabled business services and software companies. Since 1984, Brentwood has backed more than 50 companies, with a combined transaction value exceeding $7 billion. The firm partners with ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams to scale great businesses, typically through control transactions in fragmented markets that benefit from consolidation and product or service innovation.

Who We’re Looking For

Brentwood is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a tenured Partner and other senior members of our Investment, Growth and Operations Team. This role ensures seamless day-to-day operations, manages key priorities, and acts as a liaison across the firm. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, thrives in an agile and results-driven environment, and can manage multiple priorities effectively.

The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to support all aspects of the Partner’s needs, including work-related and personal matters as part of a blended professional/personal life. The Executive Assistant team collaborates to plan and execute large firm events, coordinate calendars, and support office operations to foster a high-performing culture. The team also identifies opportunities to streamline processes and improve firm operations.

This is a full-time position located in West LA (near Westwood). Brentwood operates in-office Monday–Thursday with Flexible Fridays. Strong preference for candidates seeking an in-office role with ties to the LA area.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a strategic partner to the senior partner, anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and ensure follow-through on key initiatives. Proactively create efficiency, remove distractions, and keep processes moving smoothly.
• Be the primary point of contact for internal and external communications, handling confidential matters professionally. Communicate with senior management teams, Limited Partners, Investor Relations, deal sources, and other industry influencers.
• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and handle logistics for board meetings, investor meetings, and industry events.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries using the firm’s travel platform.
• Handle expense reporting and reimbursements, using the firm’s expense tools.
• Support both professional and personal needs for the Partner, including coordinating personal appointments and personal errands as needed.
• Support team operations by assisting with onboarding, office supplies, vendor coordination, and general office logistics. The EAs work collaboratively to ensure the office runs smoothly.
• Work with the Executive Assistant team to organize firm-wide events such as offsite planning sessions, quarterly outings, Limited Partner Advisory Board meetings, and the Annual General Meeting.
• Assist in managing Brentwood’s external communications channels, including the website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and email marketing via DealCloud.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and streamline processes to enhance firm operations.
• Support team initiatives and serve as a resource for colleagues.

Requirements & What You Bring

• Early career to up to 10 years of administrative support experience, preferably in a scaling professional services, startup, or entrepreneurial setting.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent follow-up skills, and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service mindset; experience working with executives, investors, and stakeholders.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with Zoom, Slack, DealCloud (CRM), Ramp, and Adobe Acrobat Pro is a plus.
• Extensive experience coordinating travel and familiarity with airline, hotel, and reward programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Occasional after-hours availability may be required, including support for personal tasks as needed (e.g., scheduling personal appointments, coordinating travel for family).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package with salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Flexible Fridays with in-office or remote work options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brentwood prioritizes hiring and developing a diverse and inclusive team. We evaluate all applicants based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you’re talented, driven, and a cultural fit, we want you here.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting