THE CLIENT Our team is partnering with a leading private equity firm known for its high?performing investment teams and strong reputation in the market. The New York office operates on a hybrid schedule and features a deeply collaborative, well?regarded administrative team. Executive Assistants at the firm are highly valued, integrated into team operations, and offered opportunities for professional development, cross-team partnership, and optional involvement in broader firm initiatives. THE ROLE The firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a group of senior investment professionals within two key private equity sectors. This is a traditional, fast?paced investment team support role requiring strong judgment, exceptional organization, and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders both inside and outside the firm. The position is hybrid (TuesdayThursday in office; Monday/Friday remote) Key duties include: Heavy calendar management and meeting coordination across multiple time zones Prioritizing and managing competing demands in a high?volume environment Coordinating domestic and occasional international travel Serving as a liaison with portfolio companies and external executive assistants Gatekeeping and acting as a trusted point of contact for senior leadership Managing lunches, logistics, and day?to?day scheduling needs Ensuring accurate calendars, handling receipts, and reviewing expense reports Maintaining contact information and supporting internal tracking systems Assisting with ad hoc administrative work, slide preparation, and general tactical needs Partnering closely with another assistant supporting mid?level investment staff Participating in weekly sector team meetings Engaging with the broader administrative team for events, collaboration, and development Optional participation in firmwide initiatives depending on interest The admin team also utilizes AI tools for notetaking, scheduling optimization, drafting communications, and generating meeting summaries. THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is proactive, polished, reliable, and highly organized. They should be energized by supporting senior executives in a traditional, fast-paced environment and enjoy being part of a broader administrative community. Key qualifications: At least 8 years of Executive Assistant experience Background may come from financial services or other fast?paced sectors (fashion, media, corporate, etc.) Experience in a high-demand, rapidly shifting environment is strongly preferred Comfortable supporting senior leaders and navigating competing priorities Strong communicator able to build relationships internally and externally Tech?savvy and comfortable using AI tools and Microsoft Office Values collaboration but also thrives independently Appreciates a traditional EA role with optional opportunities for broader involvement THE COMP/BENEFITS Base salary: $115,000 Overtime: typically $20,000$45,000 annually Bonus: additional annual discretionary bonus Total compensation: generally $140,000$150,000+ depending on overtime and bonus Schedule: Hybrid (TuesdayThursday in office; Monday/Friday remote) Hours: 8:30am5:30pm (occasionally until 6pm), with one hour of built?in overtime Additional benefits:Lunch provided on in?office days Six weeks per year of additional work?from?home flexibility Highly collaborative and well-supported EA environment Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together
Job Title
Executive Assistant