Senior Executive Assistant

Turn / River Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in San Francisco seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to support high-level executives. You will manage schedules and travel, handle correspondence, and maintain effective relationships across teams, in a fast-paced environment. This role requires significant experience and a bachelor's degree, aiming to optimize executive productivity with professionalism.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

401K

Paid parental leave

Donation matching

Work from home Monday & Friday

Qualifications

• 9+ years as Executive Assistant or in similar role.
• Proven C-Suite level support experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to partnership executives.
• Manage calendars and travel arrangements.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Discretion

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Turn / River Capital is a private equity firm that applies a proprietary growth engineering strategy to investing, partnering with software businesses to accelerate growth and build enduring value. The firm's team of equal parts investors and operators provides hands-on operational support and the flexible capital to systematically scale marketing, sales and customer success at its portfolio companies. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Turn / River has $4.7bn in committed capital and invests globally with a focus on North America and Europe.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Partner and two Executives. As part of our Support team, you will take ownership of scheduling, coordinating both domestic and international travel, and assisting with events as needed. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, and can collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role has honed their expertise in executive support, bringing a thoughtful approach to building efficient processes that optimize both your own and your executive's time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to a Partner and two executives.
• Manage calendars and coordinate meetings / conference calls.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare and submit monthly expense reports.
• Organize correspondence, reports, and meeting materials.
• Handle sensitive / confidential information with discretion.
• Draft internal and external communications such as memos, emails and reports.
• Provide backup support for other Executive Assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, showcasing a refined expertise in executive support and a thoughtful approach to process optimization.
• Proven experience providing C-Suite level support, with a demonstrated ability to efficiently manage executive schedules and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a polished, warm, and professional tone.
• Highly organized, adept at handling complex requests from multiple stakeholders with efficiency, clarity, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and work closely with a talented team of administrative professionals.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to change, demonstrating the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent professional references, reflecting a consistent track record of reliability and excellence in past roles.

Location

Compensation

• The annual base salary range for this role is $130,000-165,000 (plus bonus) taking into account numerous variable factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to : skill set, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational requirements.

Benefits and Perks

• An opportunity to make an impact across multiple high-growth tech firms
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401K
• Paid parental leave
• Donation matching
• Work from home Monday & Friday
• Energetic work environment with snacks and weekly team lunches, centrally located near multiple public transit lines
• A company that enjoys having fun : holiday parties, annual company offsite, annual summer "work from anywhere" month

Turn / River provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, natural hair styles, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and / or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under any applicable state, or federal leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal law.

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