Executive Assistant/Business Partner

Buyers Edge Platform, LLC•Temecula, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Business Partner (EBP) serves as a strategic extension of the executive leadership team, operating at the intersection of operations, project management, and executive support. The EBP functions as both a trusted advisor and an execution owner, ensuring that leadership priorities move from concept to completion with speed and precision. This role requires a high degree of professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively across all levels of the organization. This position is ideally hybrid based out of our Temecula, CA or Chicago, IL office. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience in executive support, project management, or business operations.
Advanced proficiency in project management platforms, presentation software, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
Demonstrated ability to rapidly adopt and operationalize new technology.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to mirror executive voice across internal and external audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or PE-backed environment preferred.
MBA or PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Attends select meetings on behalf of the executive; captures key decisions and drives follow-up accountability.
Serves as a sounding board for business strategy, providing objective analysis and research-backed input to support executive decision-making.
Designs and facilitates agendas for executive off-sites, board meetings, and leadership forums, ensuring productive outcomes and clear action items.
Leads cross-functional projects without established ownership structures, establishing milestones, accountability frameworks, and scope governance.
Researches, designs, and implements internal process improvements and culture-building programs to advance company-wide operating efficiency.
Drafts high-stakes internal communications, board presentations, and executive thought-leadership content; maintains consistency with the executive’s voice and communication standards.
Manages the executive’s calendar to ensure time allocation aligns with strategic priorities and “Big Rock” objectives. Proactively identifies scheduling opportunities and travel efficiencies, including coordinating stakeholder and client meetings in conjunction with existing travel commitments.
Acts as the primary information conduit between the executive and department heads, ensuring bidirectional clarity, consistency, and appropriate escalation.
Handles sensitive financial, legal, and personnel matters with the highest standard of professional discretion.