Discreet Personal Assistant to UHNW Principal

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support a UHNW Principal in New York. This high-touch role requires proactive, polished, and discreet handling of personal, lifestyle, travel, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include managing a complex calendar, coordinating extensive travel, and supporting events, while collaborating with household staff and service providers. Flexibility for non-traditional hours is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Lifestyle Manager, Family Office, or similar experience.
• Experience supporting a UHNW individual, executive, entrepreneur, celebrity, or high‑profile family required.
• Extensive travel experience and a valid passport.
• Exceptional organizational skills, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and non‑traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex calendar, appointments, errands, and personal commitments.
• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel and accompany the Principal as needed.
• Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.
• Coordinate with household staff, vendors, drivers, security, and service providers.
• Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
• Manage last-minute requests and changing priorities with professionalism.
• Support special events, reservations, purchases, and lifestyle needs.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Discretion

High-touch service

Proactive problem solving

Scheduling & planning

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support a UHNW Principal in New York. This high-touch role requires proactive, polished, and discreet handling of personal, lifestyle, travel, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include managing a complex calendar, coordinating extensive travel, and supporting events, while collaborating with household staff and service providers. Flexibility for non-traditional hours is essential.