Executive Assistant

Guild Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guild Capital is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Chairman and members of the executive team. The role entails calendar management, travel planning, meeting prep, communications handling, investor relations support, and event coordination within a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

We value a proactive, discreet, highly organized professional who can manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-border travel, and contribute to strategic initiatives and ad-hoc

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years supporting senior executives or family offices in finance, real estate, or similar corporate sectors.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Willing to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft apps.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management for multiple partners and meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries.
• Prepare meeting materials and coordinate logistics.
• Filter and draft emails, calls, and correspondence for partners.
• Support LP communications and fundraising materials.
• Organize firm events and LP meetings.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Meeting preparation

Communication

Investor relations

Event planning

Document management

Discretion handling

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guild Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm. We typically back founders in the US, UK, and India as their first institutional investor. Having delivered industry-leading returns over the last decade, we strive to become the trusted partner of our portfolio companies by actively supporting them in developing high-growth strategies, architecting high-performance teams, and raising capital for future growth.

The Executive Assistant role and responsibilities

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant who will be an integral part of Guild Capital’s global administrative support team, providing essential support to Guild’s Chairman and contributing to the firm's internal operations. The Executive Assistant will handle a wide variety of administrative and logistical tasks for the Chairman and other executives, including but not limited to:

• Calendar Management: Manage complex, ever-changing calendars for multiple partners. Coordinate internal and external meetings, investor sessions, board meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Travel Coordination: Arrange comprehensive domestic and international travel itineraries including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed agendas.
• Meeting Preparation: Prepare materials for meetings, coordinate logistics, and ensure partners have all necessary information and resources.
• Communication Management: Filter and prioritize emails, calls, and correspondence. Draft responses on behalf of partners when appropriate.
• Investor Relations Support: Assist with LP communications, coordinate investor meetings, and help prepare materials for fundraising activities.
• Event Planning: Organize firm events, partner dinners, portfolio company gatherings, and annual LP meetings.

Documentation:

Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for important documents, contracts, and correspondence.

• Expense Management: Process expense reports, maintain receipts, and ensure timely reimbursements.
• Special Projects: Support various strategic initiatives and ad-hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience supporting senior executives or family offices in finance, real estate, or similar corporate sectors, with a proven ability to operate in fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Professional, polished, and highly responsive (emails, calls, and texts addressed promptly)
• Self-starter with a “can-do” mindset and solution-oriented approach
• Calm, resourceful, and able to solve problems independently under pressure
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and willing to work outside standard business hours (including evenings and weekends)
• Solid knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft applications
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed