Executive Assistant

Monticello Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Health savings accounts

Job summary

A prominent investment consulting firm in Denver is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chairman and Founder. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience assisting C-Level executives and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing a busy calendar, handling confidential information, and preparing meeting materials. This role offers a starting salary between $110,000 - $125,000, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience supporting C-Level Executives.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active calendar of appointments and schedule high-profile meetings.
• Screen calls/emails and respond on behalf of the Chairman.
• Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and ensure follow-up on action items.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Monticello Associates, LLC is an investment consulting firm serving foundations, endowments, and family office clients in an investment advisory capacity. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with additional offices in Cleveland, Ohio, Washington, D.C., and Boston, Massachusetts. Our firm provides clients with manager due diligence and selection, asset allocation strategy recommendations, performance reporting, and all other necessary functions required to support clients in their role as fiduciaries.

In 2025, Monticello partnered with Cresset, an award-winning*, independent multi-family office and private investment firm. This combination brings together Monticello’s deep experience in endowment and foundation consulting with Cresset’s scale, comprehensive family office services, and broad private market access. The result is a powerful combination of institutional rigor and boutique personalization, delivering customized solutions to clients while opening new and exciting career opportunities for our team.

Associate, Executive Assistant:

We are actively seeking an Executive Assistant to our Chairman and Founder. In this role you will provide executive support and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external matters relating to the function of Chairman and Founder. This includes client contact, travel, heavy meeting schedule coordinating, materials production and collection. It will also include very personal information and requires organization, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy relating to all items you will have access to.

The job will be in our Denver office and requires you to be in the office 3-4 days a week. The office hours are 7:00 am – 4:00 pm MT. As part of this job you will also need to stay in contact with the Chairman and review email requests and complete tasks as needed outside general office schedules. Training will be provided by the person who has held this position for the firm for decades.

The ideal candidate will be creative and enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission and results driven. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to balance among multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks. This includes managing an active calendar of appointments; scheduling travel, completing expense reports, and correspondence.
• Maintain all follow-up tasks as requested/required for the duties of our Chairman & Founder.
• Chairman & Founder is very involved in client meetings; review of materials and things happen in a fast-paced manner. This candidate is responsible for all oversight of requests, completion of materials as needed for meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar & Schedule Management: Manage a complex, evolving calendar, resolve conflicts, and schedule high-profile meetings/events. Must be able to look ahead and assist with completing the scheduling & recording calendar for meetings and providing updates as the meetings evolve. Maintain the calendar and keep the Chairman & Founder informed of calendar items that need to be resolved.
• Communication & Liaison: Primary contact for the Chairman of the firm. Screen calls/emails, respond on behalf of the Chairman, and liaise with board members, family, and partners.Multiple levels of involvement include, but are not limited to, internal management, board meetings/members, personal needs, travel, client-related and staffing issues.Work directly with our Chief Operating Officer and Director of Administration to keep projects moving and updates communicated.
• Travel Coordination: Arrange complex domestic & international travel, visas, passports, security, and provide real-time support.Travel documents provided for all travel and records kept for future trips. Work with the Finance team on expense reimbursements as needed.
• Meeting & Document Preparation: Prepare meeting materials, agendas, presentations (PPT, Excel, work, Adobe), minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items. Collect materials from other participants and ensure that Chairman & Founder has all that is needed in advance of the meeting and travel related to the meeting.
• Project Support: Assist with strategic projects, research, and documentation.These may vary from personal items to Corporate level. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Confidentiality & Discretion: Handle highly sensitive information with utmost professionalism and judgment.
• Administrative Oversight: Manage expense reports, travel reports, maintain his office and yours for any supplies that may be needed. You are the key to the smooth functioning of the Chairman & Founder’s office. You will interact with multiple staff members in our Denver office and external offices including the administrative team on client-related materials.

Qualifications

• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; perform tasks with high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Demonstrates respect for all individuals at all times.
• Comfortable working in a start-up environment
• Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with Cresset’s values and culture.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong work tenure: At least 10 years of experience supporting C-Level Executives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat

What We Offer

At Monticello Associate and Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary range: $110,000 - $125,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. We off a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs

It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset’s policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of people with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, and all its respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Cresset Asset Management, LLC, also conducts advisory business under the names of Cresset Sports & Entertainment, CH Investment Partners, and Cresset Capital. Cresset provides investment advisory, family office, and other services to individuals, families, and institutional clients. Cresset also provides investment advisory services to investment vehicles investing in private equity, real estate, and other investment opportunities. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC registered investment advisor. SEC registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training.