Executive Assistant to the CEO / Chairman

Midtown Manhattan, NYC, On-Site

Full Time, Permanent Position

Overview:

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding brand management and private equity firm, is seeking a poised, highly capable Executive Assistant to directly support their CEO and Chairman in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

This is a pivotal role requiring exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to navigate high-level, confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and confident gatekeeper who thrives in a high-pressure setting and is deeply committed to enabling executive productivity.

The role comes with an overall outstanding suite of benefits (including company stock) and is a phenomenal overall opportunity to be in a key role within a thriving and growing enviornment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Act as the right hand to the CEO / Chairman, managing an extremely active calendar, coordinating complex scheduling across global time zones, and prioritizing competing demands
• Serve as primary point of contact and liaison for internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO, exercising sound judgment and diplomacy
• Coordinate board meetings, investor relations events, and key internal leadership gatherings, including preparation of agendas, briefing materials, and follow-up documentation
• Manage highly confidential and sensitive information related to business strategy, brand acquisitions, and key partnerships
• Handle travel arrangements, both domestic and international, providing on-call support as needed
• Proactively monitor deadlines, commitments, and deliverables to ensure the CEO is prepared and supported at all times
• Draft high-level correspondence, memos, and reports with a sharp eye for tone, accuracy, and clarity
• Support ad hoc projects involving strategic initiatives, special events, and brand-related campaigns, often liaising with top-tier partners and executives

Qualifications:

• Strong, hands-on experience supporting a CEO, Chairman, Founder, or other senior leader in a fast-paced environment
• Background in private equity, brand management, retail, fashion, or consumer goods is a significant plus, but not required
• Strong discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and high-stakes information
• Highly polished communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to interface confidently with investors, board members, and brand partners
• Masterful calendar, time, and task management skills, with a “no task too small” mentality and proven ability to stay calm under pressure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and executive-level travel platforms; experience with CRM tools and document management systems is a plus