Senior Partner EA & Personal Assistant — NYC

Career Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid benefits premiums

Gym membership

401k match

Free lunch in office

PTO: 4 weeks vacation + sick days

Job summary

Career Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a Senior Partner at a leading private equity firm in Midtown Manhattan. The role requires a proactive, polished professional who can manage demanding schedules and confidential matters with discretion.

You will coordinate complex domestic and international travel, draft briefing materials, and act as a strategic gatekeeper, balancing personal and professional priorities while maintaining a collaborative team mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EA/PA experience, finance industry preferred.
• Self-directed and highly proactive.
• Collaborative with a large admin/EA team.
• Calm under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Confident, polished, and professional.
• Strong communication with executives, investors, and family members.
• Experience handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact and primary EA to the Partner.
• Prioritize meetings and manage Outlook calendar.
• Arrange domestic and international travel itineraries.
• Draft briefing materials, agendas, and follow-up items.
• Process and reconcile expense reports.
• Handle communications on the Partner's behalf.
• Filter requests and commitments as gatekeeper.
• Anticipate needs and resolve issues.
• Oversee personal affairs and scheduling for the Partner and family.
• Arrange personal projects, dining/travel reservations.
• Maintain flexible, solutions-focused mindset.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Expense management

Communication

Discretion

Gatekeeping

Team collaboration

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Career Group is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a Senior Partner at a leading private equity firm in Midtown Manhattan. The role requires a proactive, polished professional who can manage demanding schedules and confidential matters with discretion.

You will coordinate complex domestic and international travel, draft briefing materials, and act as a strategic gatekeeper, balancing personal and professional priorities while maintaining a collaborative team mindset.