Senior Executive Assistant to the C-Suite & Board

Mesirow; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesirow, an employee-owned financial services firm based in Chicago, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior C-suite executive and a board member. The role requires discretion, superb organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with poise.

Responsibilities include calendar management, drafting correspondence, preparing presentations, coordinating travel and meetings, and supporting firm-wide events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of executive assistant experience supporting senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level engagements and sensitive stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administrative support to a senior C-suite executive and board member.
• Manage calendar, scheduling, and prioritization of meetings and commitments.
• Draft correspondence, memos, and prepare communications on behalf of the executive.
• Design and refine presentation materials with PowerPoint for meetings and reports.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Prepare expense reports and manage communications with internal/external stakeholders.
• Support firm-wide events and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Act as liaison among internal teams, clients, and external partners.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel planning

Communication

Discretion & integrity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mesirow, an employee-owned financial services firm based in Chicago, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior C-suite executive and a board member. The role requires discretion, superb organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with poise.

Responsibilities include calendar management, drafting correspondence, preparing presentations, coordinating travel and meetings, and supporting firm-wide events.