Senior Executive Assistant

Blackbook Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Associates is conducting a confidential search for a highly sophisticated executive assistant to support a principal at the top of the hedge fund industry. This role demands proactive, commercially-minded thinking and seamless handling of complex schedules in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

The successful candidate will manage tight calendars, gatekeep at the most senior level, and handle granular details to keep the principal operating at peak capacity on a day-to-day

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives in finance preferred.
• Able to anticipate needs and think commercially.
• Discretion and polished presence at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings.
• Screen and gatekeep interactions with senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional support for the principal.
• Prepare reports and briefings for high-stakes meetings.

Skills

Diary management

Gatekeeping

Executive support

Commercial mindset

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A rare and confidential mandate at one of the most recognised names in the hedge fund industry - a firm that genuinely sits at the top of its market.

This role supports one of the firm's core business leaders: a principal widely regarded as one of the sharpest minds in his field. Demanding, exacting, and high-pace - but the kind of executive people build careers around.

The seat

This is a principally business-focused EA role, supporting the principal across his commercial life. A separate PA covers the personal side, though some natural crossover sits between the two. The role goes both high and low: managing complex diaries and gatekeeping at the most senior level, while also handling the granular detail that keeps a principal of this calibre operating at full capacity.

The successful candidate will need to think commercially, anticipate rather than react, and operate with real sophistication. This is not a seat for someone who waits to be told.

Who we're looking for

We're open on background, though candidates from financial services - hedge funds, private equity, investment banking - will be of particular interest. Exposure to HNW principals, fashion, or entertainment could also translate well.

Above all, we're looking for someone genuinely sophisticated, sharp, and capable of operating at the very top. The bar is high.

The details

• c.$250,000 base, with flex north for the right candidate
• Midtown Manhattan, 5 days on-site
• Confidential search