Executive/Personal Assistant to HNW Principal

Executive Personal Assistant to HNW Entrepreneur and Educator, Boston, Mass.

An Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of an Investment firm that funds start-ups is seeking an exceptional Executive Personal Assistant to serve as the principal's trusted partner and operational right hand.

This role extends well beyond traditional executive support. The Executive Personal Assistant will function as a force multiplier and strategic extension of the principal, operating in a highly visible, Chief-of-Stafflike capacity to maximize his effectiveness, streamline operations, and ensure flawless execution across professional and personal priorities. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience supporting an entrepreneurial type executive in a start-up Experience working at a private equity, venture capital or small finance firm highly desired.

About the Job:

• Act as the Principal's primary partner, managing daily priorities and ensuring focus on high-impact initiatives
• Own complex calendar management across business, investors, educational lecture commitments, overall speaking engagements and personal commitments
• Serve as gatekeeper, liaison to senior leadership at the investment firm and colleagues at the university
• Prioritize emails and craft emails on his behalf
• Manage high-volume communications; draft correspondence, briefing materials, and presentations
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries and executive briefings
• Help manage and be a liaison for multiple home projects
• Drive special projects and strategic initiatives, tracking deliverables
• Plan events and dinners
• Oversee expenses
• Handle personal matters, run errands
• Leverage AI tools to improve workflow efficiency, organization, and executive leverage

About You:

• 8+ years supporting an entrepreneurial principal or senior C-suite executive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up type environment. Experience working at a private equity, venture capital or small finance firm highly desired.
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Proven experience operating as a true right hand or quasi-Chief of Staff
• Exceptional organizational judgment, prioritization skills, and proactive problem-solving ability
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to anticipate needs and problem solve with little intervention
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent the principal at all levels
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills; comfortable using AI-enabled productivity tools
• Experienced planning and managing events; excellent project management skills; very organized and detail-oriented
• A warm engaging personality that understands and strives for "high touch" service