Executive Assistant to a Co-President at Real Estate Investment Firm in Midtown
NY, NY
Our client, a Real Estate Investment Firm in Midtown is looking to hire a star Executive Assistant to support a Co-President of the firm. The successful candidate must be well spoken, skilled, have the ability to think and operate strategically and be highly proactive. The position requires a minimum of 3-4 years of admin assistant experience. The candidate must be a strong communicator, proactive and hardworking. Ideally this person will be out of finance at another fund. This role is 4x days a week in-office and 1x (Friday) remote. With the idea that the role is hybrid, this candidate must be available any day if there is a meeting onsite that they need to be present for.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide administrative support to Co-President of firm
Maintain heavy, complex and frequently changing calendar
Coordinate all aspects of business related meetings and conference calls
Handle all confidential business matters and work independently on special assignments
Answer and screen incoming phone calls, place calls as directed, dial into conference calls/zooms
Organize and coordinate full travel arrangements for business travel (both domestic and international, private and commercial) – including lodging, commercial flights, charter air, ground transportation, tours, dining reservations, special activities, COVID-19 testing and requisite paperwork
Oversee special projects for Co-principal
Cover front desk/and back up other EA as needed (on vacations, etc.)
Anticipate needs and plan accordingly for them
REQUIREMENTS
Min 3-4 years of support experience
Strong sense of judgement
Ability to work collaboratively on team of admins to support Co-President and NY office
Very proactive and thorough approach
Detail-oriented, organized, and quick-witted
Ability and willingness to take initiative with limited direction / feedback
Exhibits utmost professionalism and discretion
Ability to interact with variety of people
Exceedingly flexible and able to prioritize in fast-paced/high-pressure environment
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capacity
Bachelor’s degree preferred
SALARY
$115-120K + Discretionary Bonus + Great Benefits
HOURS
9am-6:00pm + flexibility for minimal OT as needed