Executive Assistant – Senior Support (Non-Traditional, 6-Month LTA) (17AFB3F)

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking an experienced professional for a six-month fixed-term Executive Assistant role. You will support senior executives, manage complex calendars, coordinate sensitive meetings, and arrange travel logistics in a dynamic environment.

No prior executive assistant experience is required; strong judgement, organisation, and problem-solving skills are essential as you learn Referment’s workflows and progress toward independent coverage.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong judgement, adaptability and structured problem-solving.
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex schedules for senior executives.
• Coordinate detail-sensitive meetings and follow-through for decisions.
• Organise travel logistics and adapt plans as needed.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Discretion

Problem-solving

Ownership

Adaptability

Stakeholder service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Concur

Salesforce

Workday

Job description

Referment is working with a sophisticated investment organisation seeking an experienced professional to move into executive support through a six-month fixed-term assignment. Prior Executive Assistant experience is not required: the opportunity is intended for someone whose career has already developed strong judgement, organisation, stakeholder service and problem-solving skills.

You will receive structured guidance as you learn how to support senior executives, understand individual preferences and become familiar with the organisation’s workflows. Responsibilities will build as your knowledge develops, ultimately allowing you to provide independent coverage and keep important priorities moving in a demanding environment.

The Role

• Manage complex schedules and help senior executives navigate changing commitments and priorities.
• Coordinate detail-sensitive meetings, including the practical arrangements and follow-through needed for effective decision-making.
• Organise travel logistics and adapt plans when circumstances change.
• Act as a professional liaison between executives, internal groups and external partners.
• Support key projects and operational requirements while developing expertise in executive-support processes.
• Work closely with executive-support leaders and managers, progressing towards independent coverage assignments as your familiarity grows.

What We're Looking For

• At least seven years of relevant professional experience, which does not need to have been gained in executive assistance.
• A proven track record of career stability and long-term tenures in previous roles.
• Strong judgement, adaptability and structured problem-solving, with the maturity to anticipate needs and manage shifting priorities.
• Excellent organisation, communication and a high level of attention to detail and consistency.
• The discretion to handle confidential information appropriately.
• A record of taking ownership, learning unfamiliar systems and contributing both independently and within a team.

Relevant Desirable Experience

A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience supporting C-suite executives, Partners, or Global Heads is highly valued. While prior financial-services experience is not required, a background in Private Equity, Investment Management, or Banking would be beneficial. Experience in client service or another customer-focused environment would transfer well, as would proficiency with office productivity and administrative tools such as Concur, Salesforce, and Workday.

This could suit a client-service professional, project or operations coordinator, hospitality leader, paralegal or other experienced organiser looking to apply their skills to senior executive support. Strong performers may be considered for future permanent opportunities, but conversion is not guaranteed.

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