Strategic Executive Assistant to Senior Leader (Finance)

The Larko Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Larko Group is seeking a highly polished Executive Assistant to support a senior leader at a financial firm. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

You will manage complex calendars across time zones, coordinate investor meetings, and handle confidential materials such as investor decks and board packets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of EA experience; prior C-level support preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-touch, proactive support to a Senior Executive across time zones.
• Gatekeeper for prioritizing requests and protecting executive's time.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel and visas.
• Prepare confidential materials like investor decks and board packets.
• Own external communications and maintain professional tone.
• Support deal and diligence workflows with data room access.
• Build relationships with investors, executives, and board members.
• Lead special projects and leadership offsites.
• Maintain sensitive investor CRM data and touchpoints.
• Adapt to a high-pressure environment with grace and agility.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Project management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

The Larko Group is seeking a highly polished Executive Assistant to support a senior leader at a financial firm. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

You will manage complex calendars across time zones, coordinate investor meetings, and handle confidential materials such as investor decks and board packets.