Executive Assistant

Access Search, Inc.
Northbrook, IL, US
Full-time

A reputable financial services firm is looking for an Executive / Personal Assistant to support to the CEO and other senior executives, as well as handle personal and household tasks for the CEO and their family.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, while gaining invaluable experience in both the business and personal realms.

This role is onsite full time.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and prioritize the CEO’s complex calendar, handling scheduling conflicts and ensuring smooth engagements.
  • Serve as a liaison for executive staff, coordinating logistics for meetings and events, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
  • Organize domestic and international professional and personal travel arrangements, creating detailed itineraries and assembling necessary materials.
  • Complete a variety of administrative tasks to aid the CEO in leading the organization effectively, such as document preparation and correspondence.
  • Act as the primary contact for confidential matters, making judicious recommendations that align with the CEO’s style and organizational policies.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of office functions, including IT support and troubleshooting for cloud-based applications.
  • Proactively manage and prioritize tasks, projects, and urgent requests in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s style and organization policy for internal and external matters.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of significant experience supporting C-suite executives in a Financial Services or Family Office environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software, with the ability to create and design graphic presentations.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
  • Strong judgment, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and urgent situations.
  • Able to be available after normal working hours (8 : 30-6pm)
  • Proactive and detailed mindset
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