Executive Assistant to CEO/Founder, Entrepreneurial Investment Firm, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Our client, an entrepreneurial investment firm whose mission is to focus on start-up businesses that strive to help create economic mobility in the US is looking for a “right hand” Executive Assistant to support the CEO/Founder. The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced environment, is very detail-oriented and a problem- solver. This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who describes themselves as having an entrepreneurial spirit and who needs very little intervention to get things done right the first time. Candidates from a start-up environment is highly desired. An interest in their mission to help create economic mobility for all in the US is a must. The role is 4-5 days in the office depending on what is going on.

About the Job:

Support the CEO/Founder as a “right hand” with all day-to-day matters including managing an ever- changing calendar, prioritizing meetings and understanding the ramifications when making changes to the calendar

Prioritize emails and craft responses on his behalf

Organize and manage domestic /International travel arrangements with detailed itineraries

Interact with Executive team and start-up companies that the firm may be looking to invest with diplomacy

Prepare CEO Founder for internal meetings and investment meetings including research and needed collateral materials

Plan events and dinners

Expense reporting

Ad hoc projects

Salary plus Discretionary Bonus; Comprehensive Health Benefits

About You:

A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a high- level c-suite executive, preferably in the venture capital/ private equity space or at a start-up

Bachelor’s Degree

Very detail oriented with the ability to change gears quickly - a true multi-tasker and problem solver who can anticipate needs

High level of integrity and discretion in handling all confidential information; high emotional and intellectual intelligence

Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

An entrepreneurial spirit with a warm engaging personality

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