Executive Assistant

Joss Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Joss Search is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support a technology-focused investment and operations team in New York. The role involves handling calendars, travel, and communications for senior investment and operating professionals in a high-visibility, deal-driven environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5-7+ years of EA experience, preferably with private equity exposure, and thrives when priorities shift quickly and ambiguity is common.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives.
• Private equity experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting investment professionals in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to senior investment and operating professionals.
• Manage complex calendars across multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Handle shifting priorities and time-sensitive requests.
• Serve as a liaison between executives, internal teams, and external contacts.
• Track action items and drive follow-up to completion.
• Coordinate meetings, logistics, and other administrative activities.
• Work with the Executive Assistant team to ensure seamless coverage.

Skills

Executive support

Financial services experience

Deal environment experience

Job description

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support a technology-focused investment and operations team. This is a high-visibility position supporting professionals involved in investment activity, strategic initiatives, and value creation efforts. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting deal teams and thrive in an environment where priorities, calendars, and travel plans can shift quickly.

The Role

This position will support a group of senior investment and operational leaders within a fast-paced, collaborative team. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong business judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs while managing multiple competing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive support to senior investment and operating professionals
• Manage complex and ever-changing calendars across multiple stakeholders
• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel arrangements
• Handle shifting priorities, last-minute changes, and time-sensitive requests
• Serve as a key liaison between executives, internal teams, and external contacts
• Track action items and proactively drive follow-up to completion
• Coordinate meetings, logistics, and other administrative activities
• Partner closely with the broader Executive Assistant team to ensure seamless coverage and support
• Support a fast-paced deal environment where transaction activity often dictates priorities

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives
• Private equity experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting investment professionals in a fast-paced financial services environment
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through
• Proven ability to anticipate needs and think several steps ahead
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and execution skills
• Highly proactive and resourceful with minimal direction
• Able to thrive in an environment characterized by ambiguity, change, and shifting priorities
• Strong communication skills and sound professional judgment
• Discretionary Bonus
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office / 1 day work from home
• Typical hours: 8:30 AM-6:30 PM or 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together