Principal’s Right‑Hand: Senior Executive Assistant

Confidential Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Senior Executive/Personal Assistant to support a high-profile Principal in a boutique family office/consulting setting. This onsite, five-day schedule runs 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with a compensation base of $145K–$155K DOE plus discretionary bonus.

The role requires proactive, intuitive, detail-oriented support, with strong calendar and travel management, personal assistance, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Senior-level EA experience supporting a C-suite executive, Principal, UHNW individual, or family office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex professional and personal calendar with frequent changes and competing priorities.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel for the principal and family.
• Manage personal appointments, wellness, medical needs, reservations, and lifestyle logistics.
• Support philanthropic initiatives, coaching clients, speaking engagements, and professional commitments.
• Anticipate needs and proactively follow through on details without waiting for direction.
• Serve as a true "second brain" and ensure open loops are closed.
• Coordinate vendors, property managers, contractors, household needs, and apartment-related projects.
• Provide light office management for a small team, including supplies and hospitality.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and special initiatives, including events and publications.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Personal support

Project coordination

Discretion

Financial tracking

Vendor coordination

Household logistics

Job description

Confidential Company in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Senior Executive/Personal Assistant to support a high-profile Principal in a boutique family office/consulting setting. This onsite, five-day schedule runs 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with a compensation base of $145K–$155K DOE plus discretionary bonus.

The role requires proactive, intuitive, detail-oriented support, with strong calendar and travel management, personal assistance, and project coordination.