Senior Executive Assistant & Strategic Partner

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to partner with one of its most senior leaders, providing high-level executive support and project ownership in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines meticulous calendar management, confidential communications handling and cross-functional coordination in New York. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience, exceptional judgment and polished communication skills to support strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher and at least 12–15 years of strong professional experience.
• Exceptional judgement and discretion handling confidential information.
• Highly developed organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex, frequently changing calendar and prioritise requests.
• Triage communications and deliverables with timely preparation for the executive.
• Act as a discreet liaison with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external contacts.
• Coordinate travel, meetings and events with precise logistics and follow-through.
• Lead ad hoc projects requiring initiative and cross-stakeholder coordination.
• Provide limited personal assistance to align professional and personal commitments.

Skills

Exceptional judgement

Discretion

Advanced organisational skills

Prioritisation and time-management

Clear written and verbal communication

Anticipates needs and works autonomou…

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Referment is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to partner with one of its most senior leaders, providing high-level executive support and project ownership in a fast-paced environment.

The role combines meticulous calendar management, confidential communications handling and cross-functional coordination in New York. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience, exceptional judgment and polished communication skills to support strategic priorities.