Senior Executive Assistant to C-Suite Leader (Finance)

THE LARKO GROUP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LARKO GROUP is seeking an Executive Assistant in Oak Brook, IL, on-site to support a senior-level executive in a fast-paced financial environment.

The role requires impeccable organization, discretion, and the ability to manage complex calendars, travel, investor communications, and confidential materials.

You will partner with leadership across the firm, portfolios, and investors, handling special projects and high-stakes scheduling with precision.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant; prior C-level support strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong grammar and proofreading abilities.
• Self-motivated, reliable team player capable of independent work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-touch, anticipatory support to a Senior Executive, managing an ever-changing calendar and coordinating meetings with investors, portfolio executives, and board members.
• Act as a strategic gatekeeper, prioritizing requests and protecting executive time.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including visas and itineraries.
• Prepare and manage confidential materials, investor decks, board packets, and sensitive documents.
• Own internal and external communications with a polished tone aligned with firm standards.
• Support deal and diligence workflows by tracking timelines and data room access.
• Build trusted relationships across the firm with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead special projects such as leadership offsites and investor events.
• Maintain sensitive contact databases and CRM systems.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder communication

Discretion

Travel coordination

Project management

High-volume environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

THE LARKO GROUP is seeking an Executive Assistant in Oak Brook, IL, on-site to support a senior-level executive in a fast-paced financial environment.

The role requires impeccable organization, discretion, and the ability to manage complex calendars, travel, investor communications, and confidential materials.

You will partner with leadership across the firm, portfolios, and investors, handling special projects and high-stakes scheduling with precision.