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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