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Executive Personal Assistant & Chief of Staff - Hedge Fund Founder - New York City (Onsite)
NY, USA
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BURKE+CO.

www.burketalent.com


THE GIST:

Our client, a multi-billion dollar hedge fund in New York City, seeks a razor-sharp Executive Personal Assistant & Chief of Staff to support their Founder. This is a unique opportunity spanning Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, and Chief of Staff responsibilities. The role is intentionally designed to bring structure, clarity, and operational excellence to a dynamic professional and personal environment. The ideal candidate has supported senior executives in finance, consulting, investing, and/or public markets and will bring their strong operational mindset to the position.


If you thrive in high-performance environments and are energized by a role that offers by ownership, complexity, and impact - this one is for you!

 

THE NITTY GRITTY:

Executive Support

  • Own operational cadence and calendar management, maintaining a rolling 24–48 hour view of priorities, meetings, and deliverables to ensure seamless execution
  • Prepare research materials, organize notes and data, capture meeting outcomes, and manage follow-ups to support investment workflows
  • Ensure tight coordination across stakeholders and maintain forward momentum on key initiatives

Chief of Staff Function

  • Design and implement scalable systems that support the Founder’s time allocation, priorities, and decision-making
  • Serve as an accountability partner, ensuring follow-through on agreed priorities and commitments
  • Create and maintain clear, centralized views of projects, initiatives, and obligations

Personal & Family Logistics

  • Bring structure and intentionality to personal and family scheduling, including children’s activities, commitments, and travel logistics
  • Oversee high-level personal financial tracking (bills, payments, and related logistics)
  • Research and manage “life design” initiatives, including travel planning, home projects, and systems that support a thoughtful and well-run household



THE ESSENTIALS:

  • 5+ years of experience in a high-performance finance environment (e.g., consulting, investing, operations, public markets)
  • Experience supporting a senior executive in both a business & personal capacity and/or as a Chief of Staff
  • Systems-oriented and tech-savvy, with demonstrated ability to design and improve workflows
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong project management and prioritization capabilities
  • Naturally organized and process-driven
  • Ability to act as an accountability partner
  • Thrives in intellectually rigorous, fast-paced settings
  • Navigates sensitive situations with maturity and tact


 

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

  •  Opportunity to act as a strategic partner to an impressive founder and build something amazing together!



LOCATION: New York City (Onsite - Midtown)

 


COMPENSATION: $175k to 200k base salary + bonus + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)


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