UHNW Personal Assistant

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A UHNW Principal is seeking an experienced, highly discreet Personal Assistant to provide exceptional personal, lifestyle, travel, and administrative support. This is a high-touch role for someone who is proactive, polished, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Key responsibilities include managing a complex calendar, coordinating extensive domestic and international travel, anticipating needs, and coordinating with household staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in PA/EA or similar roles.
• Experience supporting UHNW individuals or high-profile families.
• Extensive travel experience and a valid passport.
• Exceptional organizational skills, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex calendar, appointments, errands, and personal commitments.
• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel and accompany the Principal as needed.
• Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.
• Coordinate with household staff, vendors, drivers, security, and service providers.
• Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
• Manage last-minute requests and changing priorities with professionalism.
• Support special events, reservations, purchases, and lifestyle needs.

Skills

Personal assistant experience

UHNW support

Travel coordination

Discretion

Calendar management

Job description

A UHNW Principal is seeking an experienced, highly discreet Personal Assistant to provide exceptional personal, lifestyle, travel, and administrative support. This is a high-touch role for someone who is proactive, polished, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex calendar, appointments, errands, and personal commitments.
• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel and accompany the Principal as needed.
• Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues.
• Coordinate with household staff, vendors, drivers, security, and service providers.
• Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
• Manage last-minute requests and changing priorities with professionalism.
• Support special events, reservations, purchases, and lifestyle needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Lifestyle Manager, Family Office, or similar experience.
• Experience supporting a UHNW individual, executive, entrepreneur, celebrity, or high-profile family required.
• Extensive travel experience and a valid passport.
• Exceptional organizational skills, judgment, and attention to detail.
• Absolute discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours.
• Ability to travel extensively and respond to urgent needs as required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Relocation assistance

This is an exceptional opportunity for a trusted professional who understands that supporting a UHNW Principal requires flexibility, anticipation, discretion, and an uncompromising commitment to service.