Executive Assistant

Position: Executive AssistantLocation: Stamford, 5 days onsiteCompensation: $170,000-200,000

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Position Overview:The ideal candidate will serve as an executive assistant to a senior partner and oversee the day-to-day operations of a high-profile executive office. This individual will have ownership of a complex, frequently changing calendar, manage the flow of information and requests, and ensure the executive is fully prepared for meetings and commitments. The Senior Executive Assistant will also lead a small administrative team and provide additional scheduling and operational support to senior leadership. The role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, organization, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in a fast-paced environment.
ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage a complex executive calendar, including internal and external meetings, scheduling changes, conflicts, and competing prioritiesServe as a gatekeeper and primary point of contact for scheduling requests and communicationsProactively evaluate calendar priorities and make recommendations or adjustments as neededPrepare daily agendas, meeting reminders, briefing materials, and pre-read packagesEnsure the executive has all necessary materials and information ahead of important meetingsTrack meeting requests, follow-ups, action items, and outstanding deliverablesManage the executive's inbox, including triaging emails, flagging priorities, and drafting responsesDraft confidential correspondence and communications on behalf of the executiveCoordinate complex domestic and international travel, itineraries, agendas, and logisticsPrepare expense reports and manage related approvalsSupport additional senior leadership with calendar management and schedulingHandle ad-hoc projects and assignments from inception through completion, often under tight deadlinesPartner closely with senior leadership and internal teams to ensure priorities and critical issues are communicated effectivelyBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contactsLead, train, mentor, and supervise administrative staffEstablish administrative procedures, coverage plans, and best practices to ensure continuity of the executive officeMaintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive informationQualificationsBachelor's degree required10+ years of administrative experience, including significant experience supporting a CEO, President, or other senior executivePrevious experience managing or leading administrative staffProven experience managing xzbcwsv a complex, high-volume calendar with frequently changing prioritiesStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft polished correspondence on behalf of senior leadershipAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, and other virtual meeting platformsExperience with Workday preferredExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to prioritize effectively, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisionsCalm and composed under pressure with strong follow-throughDemonstrated discretion when handling confidential and sensitive informationFlexible and responsive to a demanding executive schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and travel-related supportStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with senior executives, internal stakeholders, and external partners