Personal Executive Assistant to the Founder - Private Equity

Job Description

Job Title : Personal Executive Assistant to the Founder

Location : New York City, NY

Industry : Private Equity

Employment Type : Full-Time

Compensation : 120k-150k base + bonus

About the Firm :

We are a boutique Private Equity firm headquartered in New York City, focused on long-term value creation through strategic investments across various industries. The firm operates in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment led by a dynamic and visionary Founder with a deep background in finance and business leadership.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly dedicated and exceptionally organized Personal Executive Assistant (PEA) to provide comprehensive, 24 / 7 support to the Founder. This role spans both professional and personal responsibilities and requires someone who is proactive, trustworthy, and able to operate with discretion and sound judgment at all times.

The ideal candidate is sharp, anticipatory, resourceful, and thrives under pressure. You will act as an extension of the Founder—protecting their time, streamlining their operations, and managing logistics with precision.

Key Responsibilities :

Executive Support (24 / 7 Readiness) :

• Provide around-the-clock support to the Founder, ensuring availability to address urgent matters and travel changes, even outside standard business hours.
• Manage complex and ever-changing calendars; schedule meetings across multiple time zones with speed and accuracy.
• Coordinate high-level domestic and international travel, including private aviation, hotels, transportation, and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare briefing documents, agendas, memos, and follow-ups for meetings and presentations.
• Serve as a liaison between the Founder and key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Handle sensitive information and confidential documentation with complete discretion.

Personal Support :

Operational & Strategic Support :

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