Executive Assistant Job at The LaSalle Network Inc in Chicago

Executive Assistant

LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a thriving technology firm in Chicago, seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Head of Investor Relations. This role is critical to the success of our investor engagement efforts and will serve as a trusted partner to a senior leader working closely with investors, executives, and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings strong executive support experience along with an interest in investor relations, events, and project coordination. The Executive Assistant role blends classic executive assistant responsibilities like calendar management, communications, and travel, with hands-on support for investor meetings, events, and special projects.

Executive Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Investor Relations, including complex calendar management, scheduling across time zones, and meeting coordination.
• Manage travel planning and expense reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up notes for meetings.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal leaders, investors, and external partners, handling communications with professionalism and discretion.
• Assist with planning and execution of investor-related meetings, roadshows, board meetings, and special events.
• Coordinate logistics for investor events, including venue coordination, materials preparation, attendee tracking, and post-event follow-up.
• Support ongoing investor relations projects, helping track timelines, deliverables, and communications.
• Maintain organized records of investor contacts, meeting notes, and materials.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Executive teams to ensure smooth coordination around investor-facing activities.
• Manage confidential information with a high degree of discretion and sound judgment.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed in a dynamic startup environment.

Executive Assistant Qualifications & Experience:

• 4+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant supporting Executive leadership.
• Experience in a startup, technology, finance, consulting, or professional services environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfort working with confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience supporting events, meetings, or cross-functional projects is a plus.
• Interest in investor relations, finance, or corporate strategy is strongly preferred (prior IR experience not required).

This position requires on-site accessibility to their downtown Chicago headquarters. The salary range for this position is between $100,000-$130,000 and offers a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision. If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in exploring this opportunity, apply today! Rachel Holmes Principal Recruiter, LaSalle Network #LI-RH1

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.