The Hire Standard
Executive Assistant to Central Operations Job at The Hire Standard in San Franci
The Hire Standard, San Francisco, CA, US
19th December, 2025 Job Brief
This is a highly integrated Executive Assistant role for someone who wants to sit inside the business, not on the sidelines.
You'll support the Principal & COO, partnering closely with the VP and team members across Portfolio Operations, acting as a key connector across leadership, initiatives, and people. This role goes well beyond traditional EA work and is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and relationship-building in a fast-paced investment environment.
The right person is exceptionally detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and energized by supporting multiple stakeholders while contributing to events, recruiting coordination, and portfolio-facing work.
Compensation: $120,000 base +20% Bonus
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days on-site) THE JOB
PERKS AND BENEFITS:
This role offers a $120K base salary, a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, life and disability coverage, family planning benefits, and wellness programs. You'll gain meaningful exposure to firm leadership and portfolio operations in a role with real visibility and long-term growth potential.
If you love to see the far-reaching impact of your work, apply now or email susan@thehirestandard.com
This is a highly integrated Executive Assistant role for someone who wants to sit inside the business, not on the sidelines.
You'll support the Principal & COO, partnering closely with the VP and team members across Portfolio Operations, acting as a key connector across leadership, initiatives, and people. This role goes well beyond traditional EA work and is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and relationship-building in a fast-paced investment environment.
The right person is exceptionally detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and energized by supporting multiple stakeholders while contributing to events, recruiting coordination, and portfolio-facing work.
Compensation: $120,000 base +20% Bonus
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days on-site) THE JOB
- Provide day-to-day executive support to the Principal & COO, with additional support across Portfolio Operations leadership
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, and logistics across multiple senior stakeholders
- Serve as an operational hub, ensuring information, priorities, and follow-ups stay aligned
- Support recruiting efforts, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, and process coordination
- Plan and execute internal events, offsites, portfolio gatherings, and firm-wide initiatives
- Maintain and organize portfolio company information, trackers, and internal documentation
- Partner on ad hoc projects that require strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, communication, and execution
- 5-8+ years of experience in an EA, operations, or hybrid support role in a fast-paced environment
- You're intentionally seeking a non-traditional EA role with broader exposure and responsibility
- Exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- High EQ: you communicate thoughtfully, build trust easily, and navigate stakeholders with confidence
- Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable operating with ambiguity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred
PERKS AND BENEFITS:
This role offers a $120K base salary, a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, life and disability coverage, family planning benefits, and wellness programs. You'll gain meaningful exposure to firm leadership and portfolio operations in a role with real visibility and long-term growth potential.
If you love to see the far-reaching impact of your work, apply now or email susan@thehirestandard.com