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Executive Assistant, Chief Operating Officer

$115k - $150k

HarbourVest Partners

Executive Assistant To The COO

Join our team at HarbourVest Advisers L.P. as an Executive Assistant to the COO and play a pivotal role in supporting our extraordinary operations. This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with our Chief Operating Officer and make a significant impact on our bold goals!

The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who Is:

  • Experienced in supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptionally organized and diligent
  • Proactive in anticipating needs and solving problems
  • Skilled in managing intricate schedules across global time zones
  • An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
  • Able to exercise good judgment and discretion

What You Will Do:

  • Coordinate the COO's calendar by forecasting commitments and identifying potential scheduling conflicts
  • Plan and prepare for key meetings by crafting agendas and coordinating logistics
  • Send and manage meeting invitations, confirm participants, and adjust schedules as priorities shift
  • Reserve and manage conference rooms, ensuring all logistical needs are met
  • Arrange catering and on-site logistics to provide a seamless meeting experience
  • Work closely with the EA to the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to provide unified support
  • Serve as a backup for the EA to the CEO and perform other administrative tasks as needed

What You Bring:

  • Demonstrated experience supporting a senior executive (c-suite or equivalent) with strong ownership of calendar and meeting operations
  • Proven capability to manage complex schedules and harmonize priorities with other executive assistants and leadership collaborators
  • Outstanding coordination abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks simultaneously and stay calm under time constraints
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing clear agendas, invitations, and logistical notes
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Concur, Salesforce, and a willingness to embrace new technologies including AI.
  • High degree of integrity, discretion, and good judgment in handling sensitive information
  • Ability to anticipate needs, identify risks early, and solve problems quickly and independently

Education Preferred:

  • B.A or B.S degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

  • 15-20+ Years administrative experience in Investment Management or Financial Services preferred

Base Salary Range $115,000.00 - $150,000.00

HarbourVest Partners
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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