Executive Assistant to Founder of Boutique Hedge Fund in Midtown

Our client, a boutique hedge fund located in Midtown East, is seeking a highly capable, confident, and discreet Executive Assistant to support the Founder/CEO. This is a lean, sophisticated environment where the bar for excellence is high, the pace is fast, and the culture is polished, collaborative, and execution-driven.

The Founder travels frequently between several domestic and international locations and has a Personal Assistant based outside of New York. This EA will collaborate closely with that PA while reporting directly to the firm’s Chief of Staff. The ideal candidate brings exceptional judgment, a strong backbone, and the ability to operate as a true strategic partner to a dynamic, high-profile executive.

This role is in office 5x a week in Midtown.

This role requires someone who is proactive, anticipatory, highly organized, and comfortable navigating complex, evolving demands. Some travel will be required.

• Serve as the day-to-day partner to the Founder/CEO, staying closely aligned with priorities and ongoing initiatives
• Manage and triage a high-volume inbox; oversee follow-ups, action items, and time-sensitive communications
• Act as a gatekeeper, protecting the executive’s time and managing the flow of information with discretion
• Partner seamlessly with the remote PA to ensure unified, consistent support

• Own and manage a complex, constantly shifting calendar across multiple time zones
• Prioritize competing demands and anticipate needs in advance of all meetings and commitments

• Arrange domestic and international travel, including multi-leg itineraries, ground logistics, and real-time changes
• Travel with the Founder on occasion to ensure seamless end-to-end execution

• Draft, edit, and manage emails, documents, and communications with exceptional judgment and precision
• Interface with internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders on behalf of the Founder

• Handle expenses, reimbursements, and vendor relationships
• Support the Chief of Staff with special projects, logistics, and operational workflows
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times

• Must come from a financial services institution (hedge fund, private equity, asset management, investment banking, or similar)
• 7–10+ years supporting a Founder, CEO, or senior investment leader
• Strong backbone and ability to navigate a demanding, fast-paced executive
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to anticipate needs and stay several steps ahead
• Polished and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• High discretion with proven experience managing confidential information
• Confident, steady, and able to build trusted relationships across a lean leadership structure

• High-impact partnership with a dynamic Founder/CEO
• Deep visibility into the operational and strategic rhythm of the firm
• Opportunity to support a global travel schedule and operate as a true extension of leadership
• Close collaboration with a strong Chief of Staff and remote PA
• Ideal for someone who thrives in a polished, high-performance financial environment

In office 5x/week, with flexibility to work from home as needed; some travel required

$150–$200K base + discretionary bonus + 100% covered health, dental, and vision