Executive Assistant to Senior Executive – Global Asset Manager
Location : New York, NY (4 days / week in office)
Compensation : $110,000–$125,000 base + OT + Bonus
Overtime : Eligible ( estimated compensation at ~$142,500–$165,000 depending on hours worked) + bonus (~20%)
Hours : 45–50 hours / week
Benefits : 100% paid Medical / Dental / Vision, daily lunch provided
Overview
A leading Global Asset Manager is seeking a high-caliber Executive Assistant to support a Senior Executive in the firm’s New York office. This role is ideal for someone who “just gets it”—a proactive, thoughtful, and highly reliable EA who brings strong judgment, a friendly and humble demeanor, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the executive’s success.
You’ll be part of a tight-knit, high-performing team environment where flexibility, polish, and a can-do attitude are essential. The right person is upbeat, collaborative, low-ego, and scrappy, with the ability to pivot quickly and stay two steps ahead.
This is a long-term-growth opportunity for someone who wants to grow with the executive and deepen their career within asset management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-touch executive-level administrative support, including complex calendar and inbox management, scheduling, and coordination across global time zones.
- Anticipate needs and “look around corners” to ensure the executive is always prepared.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, logistics, and occasional personal support as needed.
- Prepare meeting materials, presentations, briefing documents, and follow-up communication.
- Serve as a warm, professional representative of the executive with internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner closely with other assistants and teams to ensure seamless operations and information flow.
- Manage expense reports, invoices, purchase orders, and other administrative systems.
- Handle last-minute changes with grace, perseverance, and a calm, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Participate in team initiatives, culture-building activities, and process improvements.
Qualifications
3+ years of Executive Assistant experience within asset management or financial services (required).Strong business judgment, intuition, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.Friendly, positive personality with a willingness to pitch in and “do whatever it takes.”Team-oriented, collaborative, and genuinely enjoys supporting others.Polished communication skills (verbal and written), with a professional presence.Flexible, adaptable, and able to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment.Strong perseverance, follow-through, and attention to detail.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times.Compensation & Benefits
Base salary : $110,000–$125,000Overtime : Eligible (estimated compensation at ~$142,500–$165,000 depending on hours worked) + bonus (~20%)Bonus : Annual performance-basedBenefits :100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and VisionFree lunch dailyAdditional perks and firm-wide benefits