Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

TurnPoint Search is partnering with a global private equity firm to hire a polished, proactive, and highly organized Executive Assistant to support the CEO. This is a critical role that requires a high level of discretion, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. The ideal candidate is resourceful, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to providing seamless, high-level support.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Manage an extremely active and dynamic calendar; prioritize and coordinate meetings across global time zones.
• Arrange complex international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and expense reporting.
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, maintaining professional relationships.
• Prepare and edit high-level communications, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
• Support board meeting preparation, including scheduling, agenda setting, and document coordination.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize the CEO’s time and workflow.
• Coordinate special projects and initiatives as needed, often involving cross-functional teams.
• Monitor key deadlines and ensure timely follow-up on action items.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15+ years of Executive Assistant experience in a global organization, including experience supporting a C-suite executive, required.
• Experience working in finance strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment with professionalism and grace.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and schedules.
• Global experience and sensitivity to working across cultures and time zones.

Position pays a base salary range of $175,000 - $250,000 per year, commensurate with experience and skill level, including a bonus.