Corporate Executive Assistant

**Job Title: Corporate Executive Assistant to the CEO**

**Location: New York, NY**

**About Us:**
We are a dynamic and innovative firm in the commercial real estate private equity and credit sectors, led by industry veterans with over 115 years of combined experience. Our mission is to redefine traditional approaches to real estate private credit while delivering exceptional returns to our investors. We pride ourselves on our client-centric philosophy and our amazing team of driven professionals.

**Position Overview:**
We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Executive Assistant to support our CEO. This role goes beyond traditional administrative duties; it's an opportunity to be a trusted partner, driving key initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and representing our firm at the highest level. If you thrive in a high-performance culture, possess sharp business acumen, and excel at balancing strategic thinking with flawless execution, we want to hear from you!

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Be the CEO's Operational Anchor:**
- Manage and prioritize the CEO's demanding schedule, ensuring effective allocation of time across strategic priorities.
- Anticipate needs, prepare briefings, and follow through on critical action items to keep initiatives on track.
- Proactively identify and address potential distractions.

**Orchestrate High-Impact Operations:**
- Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison, balancing communication between the CEO, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate board meetings, investor presentations, and high-stakes negotiations with precision and discretion.

**Lead Projects and Initiatives:**
- Collaborate with the CEO to drive key projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery of results.
- Conduct research, analyze data, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.

**Elevate Team Productivity:**
- Implement systems and tools that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in workflows, enabling the CEO and team to operate at their best.

**Office Management:**
- Oversee office operations, ensuring a professional, efficient, and welcoming environment.
- Manage supplies, vendors, and facilities, addressing any operational needs.
- Greet visitors with professionalism and hospitality, maintaining a clean and organized reception area.

**Sales Development Support:**
- Assist in identifying and researching potential business opportunities or partnerships.
- Help prepare materials, correspondence, and follow-ups to support the CEO's business development efforts.

**Personal Assistant Responsibilities:**
- Schedule non-work appointments and plan personal travel, vacations, and events.
- Manage personal purchases, RSVPs, and coordinate subscriptions/memberships.
- Handle personal documents, track expenses, manage prescriptions, run errands, and serve as the gatekeeper for personal communications, all while exercising the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

**Represent the CEO and the Firm:**
- Build and maintain relationships with investors, clients, and industry leaders as a professional ambassador for the CEO.
- Represent the CEO in meetings or events when needed, ensuring the firm's vision and values are communicated effectively.

**Own the Details:**
- Handle travel arrangements, expense reports, and correspondence with exceptional attention to detail.
- Organize and maintain confidential files, agreements, and records critical to the firm's operations.

**Who We Are Looking For:**
We seek a superstar who thrives in a high-performance culture and can balance big-picture thinking with meticulous execution. The ideal candidate will have:

- **Experience:** 5+ years supporting C-suite executives, preferably in private equity, commercial real estate, or finance.
- **Skills:** Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and execute flawlessly under pressure.
- **Savvy:** A knack for navigating complex business landscapes and maintaining discretion in sensitive matters.
- **Technology:** Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and CRM platforms.
- **Adaptability:** Comfort in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with shifting demands.
- **Communication:** Polished verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to represent the CEO and firm professionally.

**Compensation:**
We offer a competitive base salary and bonus structure commensurate with experience.

**Benefits:**
- Be part of building something extraordinary.
- Direct daily access to the firm's founders.
- Unlimited vacation days.
- Medical insurance.
- Flexible work-life balance.
- Company 401K plan.
- A fantastic team to work with every day!

If you do not have a background in real estate, private equity, or private credit, that's okay. We believe that treating others like family—with respect, kindness, and good humor—is what truly matters. Our culture feels more like family, and our team members stay for that reason.

**Core Values:**
We value individuals who are enjoyable to be around, passionate about continuous improvement, smart in their approach, and reliable in their commitments. If you are self-motivated, outgoing, and detail-oriented, this is a great opportunity for you!

If you believe you would be a great fit for this role, we encourage you to apply!

We look forward to hearing from you!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 85,000.00 125,000.00 Per Year