Executive Assistant to President & VP - AI Startup

BURKE + CO.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

BURKE + CO. in New York City is looking for a highly polished Executive Assistant to support the President and Senior VP. This role requires exceptional emotional intelligence and sound judgment to navigate the distinct styles of two senior leaders. You will act as a strategic partner, managing communication and anticipating needs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in high-growth tech environments and is highly organized. This position offers a base salary of $150k-170k, plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives in tech or finance.
• Ability to navigate different personalities effectively.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings and travel.
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems.
• Prepare materials for meetings and key initiatives.

Skills

Exceptional professionalism

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Organization

Resourceful problem-solving

Job description

Our client, a high-growth tech startup building a purpose-driven AI platform, is seeking a highly polished & adaptable Executive Assistant to support the President and a Senior VP. This is a critical, high-visibility role requiring exceptional emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to seamlessly navigate two senior leaders with distinct working styles and priorities.

This role offers rare exposure and real impact! You’ll be more than just an executor—you’ll act as a true partner, anticipating needs and helping drive efficiency at the leadership level.

THE NITTY GRITTY

• Provide comprehensive executive support to the President and VP, including complex calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel planning
• Act as a strategic partner, anticipating needs and proactively solving problems before they arise
• Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison, managing communication across internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare materials for meetings, presentations, and key initiatives
• Coordinate logistics for internal events, offsites, and leadership meetings
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Build strong working relationships while tailoring support to each executive’s preferences and style

THE ESSENTIALS

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally within high growth tech companies, venture capital, or hedge funds
• Exceptional professionalism, communication skills, and executive presence
• Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate different personalities effectively
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Resourceful problem-solver with a “no task too big or small” mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with ambiguity and change

THE CHERRY ON TOP

• Gain a front-row seat to how a company grows, makes decisions, and operates at a senior level
• Join a company during their exciting upwards trajectory!

LOCATION

New York City (Onsite)

COMPENSATION

$150k-170k base salary + bonus + equity + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. Most offers fall within the mid-range, with the top of the band generally reserved for candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds. Leveling is determined during the interview process

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