Executive Assistant to Chief Investment Officer
JW Michaels & Co.
Executive Assistant – New York, NY
Summary
A private investment and family office platform is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior investment executive. The ideal candidate will exercise excellent judgment, communicate effectively, manage competing priorities, and handle a wide range of confidential matters with discretion.
This role requires someone who can work independently under pressure, anticipate needs, and provide seamless administrative support in a fast-paced, professional environment
About the Firm
The firm oversees family office activities and invests long-term capital across direct private equity, venture and growth equity, concentrated public market positions, real estate, and other opportunistic transactions. With a permanent capital base and long-term investment perspective, the firm is able to be creative, flexible, and opportunistic in evaluating and executing transactions.The team partners with families, investment offices, management teams, entrepreneurs, and like-minded investors, fostering collaborative professional relationships while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Manage a complex calendar and keep the senior executive well informed of upcoming commitments, meetings, deadlines, and responsibilities
- Arrange detailed and complex travel itineraries, agendas, and supporting materials for business trips
- Compile documents, briefing materials, and other information needed for meetings and travel
- Follow internal policies and processes, including travel and expense reporting
- Coordinate with compliance and internal teams to obtain required approvals as needed
- Exercise sound judgment when scheduling conflicts or urgent matters arise
- Handle priorities proactively and ensure projects and follow-ups are completed under tight deadlines
- Organize and facilitate team engagements, social activities, outings, and other internal events
- Build strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective internal relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive problem-solving skills and strong decision-making ability
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong client service orientation
- Experience working in a global organization and managing global stakeholders preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Zoom
- Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
Benefits
- The firm invests in its employees’ careers, health, and overall well-being.
- Fully paid healthcare benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Volunteer opportunities
- Support for employee-led affinity groups
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Tuition assistance
- 401(k) savings program with employer match
- Additional employee benefits and professional development resources