Northbound Executive Search · 17 hours ago
Executive Assistant to Deal Team
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expNorthbound Executive Search is partnering with a New York-based private equity firm to find an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior members of the investment team. This role offers high-level executive support, exposure to the investment process, and the opportunity for long-term growth within the firm.
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Responsibilities
Provide high-level executive support to senior deal professionals, including Partners, Managing Directors, and Principals
Manage complex, multi-party calendars across time zones, prioritizing investment-related meetings and deadlines
Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel, including last-minute changes and detailed itineraries
Serve as a trusted gatekeeper, handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Support deal execution by assisting with meeting logistics, data room coordination, document preparation, and process tracking
Act as a liaison between the deal team and internal and external stakeholders, including investors, advisors, and portfolio company contacts
Assist with expense management, reporting, and administrative workflows related to transactions
Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and enhance team efficiency
Gradually take on expanded responsibilities tied to deal exposure and investment team support
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant
Prior experience within finance, private equity, investment banking, or asset management
Demonstrated experience supporting senior-level executives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Strong understanding of deal-driven workflows and the cadence of investment teams
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities seamlessly
High attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Professional, polished communicator with confidence partnering with senior stakeholders
Genuine interest in private equity and motivation to grow beyond a traditional EA role
Benefits
A high-visibility Executive Assistant role with direct exposure to live deals
A clearly defined EA-to-Deal Team growth opportunity for the right candidate
Close partnership with senior investment professionals
A collaborative, high-performing, and respectful culture
Prime Midtown Manhattan location with a fully in-office environment
Company
Northbound Executive Search
Northbound Executive Search provides Permanent & Temporary recruitment services to companies looking to hire high-performing professionals.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-25Acquired
Leadership Team
Dean Patane
Partner
Greg Feder
Founder, Managing Partner
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