Brown Advisory is hiring: Executive Assistant in New York

Executive Assistant Position

Brown Advisory is seeking an experienced, highly capable Executive Assistant to join our New York office. This is a senior-level role designed for a seasoned administrative professional with a demonstrated track record of supporting senior executives and partnering effectively with leadership teams.

The Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted partner to the Chief Investment Officer for Private Client, Endowments and Foundations and the Head of the Investment Solutions Group, providing high-level administrative, organizational, and strategic support.

The successful candidate will bring strong professional judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the maturity required to manage sensitive and confidential matters in a fast-paced, client-focused investment environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary point of contact for senior executives, coordinating communications across internal stakeholders, senior management, and external clients with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactively anticipate the needs of the Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Investment Solutions Group, enabling them to focus on strategic priorities.
• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings across multiple time zones, coordinate domestic and international travel, and prepare and submit expense reports for multiple senior team members.
• Serve as an effective gatekeeper by prioritizing requests, managing competing demands, and minimizing distractions while ensuring timely follow-through.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client and prospect interactions within Salesforce CRM.
• Prepare meeting rooms, coordinate conference calls, and ensure technology and presentation materials are ready and functioning properly.
• Provide reception and front-desk coverage as needed, including greeting clients and guests, managing deliveries, and supporting New York office events.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, executives, and external partners.
• Independently manage tasks from initiation through completion, exercising sound judgment and proactively seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Support special projects as assigned, including preparation of meeting materials, annual client gifting, and ad hoc initiatives.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity at all times.

Desired Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives or C-suite leaders; experience supporting multiple executives strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in financial services, investment management, or a professional services environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted partner to executives, exercising discretion, sound judgment, and confidence in decision-making.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn firm-specific systems and tools (e.g., Salesforce).
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional presence.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to improve processes and workflows.
• High level of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and interpersonal skills when working with senior leaders, clients, and colleagues.
• Ability to work in the New York office five days per week.

Salary Range: $100-$130k. Commensurate with experience and location. Does not include bonus or long term incentive eligibility (if applicable).

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.