Ivy League Executive Assistant to a Billionaire in New York City
Job description
NOTE: This is a repeat client. The previous EA moved up in the company.
POSTING: NY1228 (Filled)
TITLE: Executive / Personal Assistant
LOCATION: NYC, New York
INDUSTRY: Finance / Misc. entrepreneur
HOURS: Full time + (on call 24/7)
TRAVEL: Frequent domestic and international travel required
EDUCATION LEVEL: Master’s degree required
(Business related/Ivy league strongly preferred)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: 10 years minimum
PAY: Up to $250,000 (based on experience and salary history)
Plus year-end bonuses, full benefits package, company car, other perks, etc.
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NOTE: Please be advised that this is the short JD and qualified candidates will receive the full list of duties and responsibilities once the initial screening is complete. Additionally, the entire interview process will be several stages long and could take up to three months (or more).
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are currently seeking a world-class executive/personal assistant for our high-profile client in the New York City area. We will only consider the best of the best candidates with an outstanding work history and demonstrated ability to exceed past employers’ expectations.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for a renowned business leader that tops the Forbes list -- a billionaire involved in a number of endeavors and this EA will need to be on his or her A-game every day of the week, year-round.
This opportunity can lead to advancement inside of the organization for candidates who are able to go above and beyond the call of duty. The client’s business is multinational, and the opportunities to move up and around the company are virtually limitless. Candidates that speak more than one language will get special consideration as the employer does business in a number of international cities worldwide.
A master’s degree is absolutely required (i.e., Business or Finance very strongly desired, preferably from an Ivy League or other top-tier institution), and a non-disclosure agreement must be signed before the candidate can start the interview process. Assistants with a master's degree in a field unrelated to business, like photography for example, will not be considered.
This position isn’t your run-of-the-mill Executive Assistant position because you will serve as a true right hand to this business mogul, essentially working as a sort of business manager. The candidate will be involved in critical areas of the operation and will be privy to very sensitive data; therefore, a number of special requirements exist as they are directly related to the applicant’s job duties and responsibilities: criminal background check, credit review, personality test, driving record check, and the assistant must be insurable because of the responsibilities related to having control over large amounts of cash and credit. The client's lawyers will handle those aspects of the interview process.
This is primarily an executive assistant position with some PA duties (simpler tasks are handled by subordinate personal assistants, which you will have at your disposal). The workload is quite heavy and the required office hours each week are about 50, but you will be on-call 24/7, seven days a week (which is why the pay is so phenomenal). In short, this role is not for the faint of heart. You can't have any attachments that would prevent you from being away from home for weeks or even months at a time.
CONSIDERATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE JOB:
SALARY, BENEFITS & PERKS:
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
ABOUT THE RECRUITER: The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network is the world’s preeminent headhunting firm that exclusively places assistants with high-profile families, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, sports figures and Forbes/Fortune list billionaires. Our founder, Brian Daniel, is the world's only recruiter in the industry who has worked as a PA to Hollywood A-list, billionaires, American aristocracy, Forbes list families, and royalty.
HOW TO APPLY: Paste your resume below. Candidates that meet the requirements will be asked to send a PDF/Word doc resume, salary requirements, a cover letter, and availability to start. Executive Personal Assistants in the New York City area have first priority, but candidates in other cities are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation packages are available for the right candidate.
TITLE: Executive / Personal Assistant
LOCATION: NYC, New York
INDUSTRY: Finance / Misc. entrepreneur
HOURS: Full time + (on call 24/7)
TRAVEL: Frequent domestic and international travel required
EDUCATION LEVEL: Master’s degree required
(Business related/Ivy league strongly preferred)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: 10 years minimum
PAY: Up to $250,000 (based on experience and salary history)
Plus year-end bonuses, full benefits package, company car, other perks, etc.
.
NOTE: Please be advised that this is the short JD and qualified candidates will receive the full list of duties and responsibilities once the initial screening is complete. Additionally, the entire interview process will be several stages long and could take up to three months (or more).
.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are currently seeking a world-class executive/personal assistant for our high-profile client in the New York City area. We will only consider the best of the best candidates with an outstanding work history and demonstrated ability to exceed past employers’ expectations.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for a renowned business leader that tops the Forbes list -- a billionaire involved in a number of endeavors and this EA will need to be on his or her A-game every day of the week, year-round.
This opportunity can lead to advancement inside of the organization for candidates who are able to go above and beyond the call of duty. The client’s business is multinational, and the opportunities to move up and around the company are virtually limitless. Candidates that speak more than one language will get special consideration as the employer does business in a number of international cities worldwide.
A master’s degree is absolutely required (i.e., Business or Finance very strongly desired, preferably from an Ivy League or other top-tier institution), and a non-disclosure agreement must be signed before the candidate can start the interview process. Assistants with a master's degree in a field unrelated to business, like photography for example, will not be considered.
This position isn’t your run-of-the-mill Executive Assistant position because you will serve as a true right hand to this business mogul, essentially working as a sort of business manager. The candidate will be involved in critical areas of the operation and will be privy to very sensitive data; therefore, a number of special requirements exist as they are directly related to the applicant’s job duties and responsibilities: criminal background check, credit review, personality test, driving record check, and the assistant must be insurable because of the responsibilities related to having control over large amounts of cash and credit. The client's lawyers will handle those aspects of the interview process.
This is primarily an executive assistant position with some PA duties (simpler tasks are handled by subordinate personal assistants, which you will have at your disposal). The workload is quite heavy and the required office hours each week are about 50, but you will be on-call 24/7, seven days a week (which is why the pay is so phenomenal). In short, this role is not for the faint of heart. You can't have any attachments that would prevent you from being away from home for weeks or even months at a time.
CONSIDERATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE JOB:
- Calenar Management: Experience managing very complex calendars that constantly change
- UHNWI: A minimum of 10 years of experience supporting an ultra-high net worth individual or billionaire
- Must be well-versed in the world of private aviation because the client owns several private jets and a helicopter (also owns a fleet of exotic cars and a mega-yacht)
- Stable Work History: Candidates with short-term stints of one-year at previous employers will not be considered
- Tenure: Should have at least 3 years of tenure at current/last employer
- References: Must have strong letters of recommendation from previous employers
- Background: Ideally, the assistant should come from an employment background supporting executives in finance or philanthropy
- Experience leading cross-functional, diversified teams in both corporate and domestic environments (will oversee subordinate assistants and estate managers at multiple properties)
- Must have superior knowledge of Microsoft Office and be able to program advanced Excel spreadsheets (Expert/Master MOS certification a big plus)
- Six Sigma Certification also a very big plus
- Candidates with an exceptionally high GPA and/or ones that graduated with honors will have special consideration
- Excellent English-writing and grammar skills are critical as the assistant will regularly correspond on behalf of the employer (to business leaders, celebrities, agents, business managers, investors, philanthropists, etc.).
SALARY, BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Up to $250,000 (based on experience and verifiable salary history)
- Country club membership
- Company car (BMW or Mercedes)
- Full health insurance package
- Retirement plan available (based on requirements that will be disclosed at a later date)
- Two weeks paid vacation plus holidays / personal days
- Year-end bonuses based on performance (these can be substantial)
- A full relocation package is possible for the right candidate
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Candidates must be able to leave town on a moment’s notice and could be gone for days/weeks at a time.
- Must be unflappable and have incredibly thick skin like a rhinoceros because you will constantly be under tremendous pressure and will have to meet break-neck deadlines on a regular basis.
ABOUT THE RECRUITER: The Celebrity Personal Assistant Network is the world’s preeminent headhunting firm that exclusively places assistants with high-profile families, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, sports figures and Forbes/Fortune list billionaires. Our founder, Brian Daniel, is the world's only recruiter in the industry who has worked as a PA to Hollywood A-list, billionaires, American aristocracy, Forbes list families, and royalty.
HOW TO APPLY: Paste your resume below. Candidates that meet the requirements will be asked to send a PDF/Word doc resume, salary requirements, a cover letter, and availability to start. Executive Personal Assistants in the New York City area have first priority, but candidates in other cities are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation packages are available for the right candidate.
