Executive Assistant to Founder & CEO

Aquarian Holdings ("Aquarian") is a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management solutions. Aquarian Insurance Holdings acquires and operates insurance companies focusing on life and annuity underwriting, writing new insurance/reinsurance, improving investment income, and optimizing operations. Since launching in 2017, Aquarian has made several strategic investments, including the acquisition of Investors Heritage in 2018 and subsequent growth via Hudson Life and Annuity Company and Somerset Re.

Aquarian Investments complements insurance operations with alternative assets and private credit, launching Aquarian Liquid Credit, Aquarian Strategic Opportunities, Aquarian Private Credit, and Aquarian Real Estate Partners. The company now manages approximately $25.8 billion in AUM with 40 investment professionals. In November 2025, Aquarian announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Brighthouse Financial in an all‑cash transaction, creating a standalone entity within the portfolio.

We are seeking a talented individual to serve as an Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner and his departments, supporting continued growth and evolution of the team. The position focuses primarily on calendar management and supports administrative responsibilities and special assignments. The role is onsite 5 days a week at the New York City office and begins as a contract with the opportunity for permanent placement.

• Provide high‑volume calendar management of internal and external meetings
• Regularly interface with high‑profile professionals, communicate on behalf of the executive team to clients, investors, partners, board members, and team managers
• Collect and prepare information for the team, edit presentations, spreadsheets and other documents as needed
• Collaborate with assistants in all areas of the company to handle logistics for internal and external meetings, projects, and special assignments on a global scale
• Coordinate business travel logistics, creating itineraries and making travel arrangements
• Manage expense reports and vendor invoices as needed
• Assist with special project assignments both individually and on a team
• Assist with ad‑hoc job‑related and personal requests as needed

• 5‑10 years of experience supporting C‑level executives (CEO, Managing Partner, or CFO support, preferably in the Finance/Investment industry)
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Quick and agile thinker / learner able to function well in a high‑paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, handle the complexity of moving parts, multi‑task, and take full ownership of responsibilities
• Flexible and resilient with an eagerness to learn, receptive to constructive feedback
• Detail oriented with excellent time‑management and organizational skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the executive, the team, and the company
• Tech‑savvy and resourceful
• Proactive, positive, energetic personality with a can‑do attitude
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency in Excel

Aquarian is an equal opportunity employer. Aquarian is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience and unique perspectives. Aquarian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Aquarian makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.