EA to Principal

Eden Recruitment Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Eden Recruitment Ltd in New York City is seeking an Executive Assistant to a senior Principal. This role blends traditional support with project and lifestyle management in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

You will manage complex calendars across time zones, coordinate domestic and international travel, and liaise with stakeholders, property teams, and service providers, with a strong emphasis on discretion and problem-solving. A competitive package includes bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Private Assistant, Family Office, or Private Office professional
• Experience supporting senior executives, entrepreneurs, principals, or UHNW individuals
• Outstanding organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong commercial awareness, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of New York-based venues and logistics

Responsibilities

• Complex calendar and schedule management across multiple time zones
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries
• Manage correspondence, calls, meetings, and priority communications
• Act as gatekeeper and first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Support personal and lifestyle requirements including reservations and events
• Liaise with household staff, property teams, suppliers and service providers
• Maintain records, inventories, budgets, contacts, and documentation
• Conduct research and manage ad hoc projects
• Partner with finance and operational teams on administrative matters
• Provide occasional out-of-hours support

Skills

Executive support and coordination

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Discretion and confidentiality

Outlook proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher, leading university

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

New York, NY | 5 Days in Office | $120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Join a highly successful global investment firm as the Executive Assistant to a senior Principal. This is a unique opportunity for a polished, intellectually curious, and exceptionally organised professional to operate at the heart of a fast-paced, high-performance environment, supporting both business and personal affairs.

Working alongside a Chief of Staff and a close-knit executive office team, you will become a trusted partner to a high-profile executive, ensuring seamless coordination across complex schedules, projects, travel, properties, and stakeholder relationships.

The Opportunity

This role combines traditional executive support with project management, private office responsibilities, and lifestyle management. You will be the key point of contact in New York, working closely with colleagues across multiple time zones and supporting a dynamic, globally connected Principal.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex calendar and schedule management across multiple time zones
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics
• Manage correspondence, calls, meetings, and priority communications
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper and first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Support personal and lifestyle requirements including reservations, events, and special projects
• Liaise with household staff, property teams, suppliers, and service providers
• Assist with property, interiors, art, and personal asset-related projects
• Maintain records, inventories, budgets, contacts, and documentation
• Conduct research, negotiate with vendors, and manage ad hoc requests
• Partner closely with finance and operational teams on administrative and project-based matters
• Provide occasional out-of-hours support where required

About You

• Outstanding academic background, ideally a degree from a leading university with a strong overall academic record
• 5+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Private Assistant, Family Office, or Private Office professional
• Experience supporting a senior executive, entrepreneur, principal, or UHNW individual
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness, discretion, and emotional intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and modern productivity tools
• Calm, resilient, and highly adaptable under pressure
• Natural problem-solver with outstanding attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of New York, including restaurants, venues, service providers, and local logistics

Why Apply?

• Rare opportunity to work directly with a highly accomplished Principal
• Broad exposure across business, private office, property, and project management activities
• Collaborative, high-calibre working environment
• Significant scope for long-term career development and progression
• Competitive compensation package including bonus and comprehensive benefits

Location:

New York City (5 days per week in office)

Salary:

$120,000 - $160,000 + bonus and benefits

Due to the nature of the role, discretion, professionalism, and the ability to handle highly confidential information are essential.