Partner 6, Executive Assistant, Crypto

a16z•New York, NY

11h•$149,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds. We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world. The Role The Executive Assistant will work closely with top-level executives. This is an opportunity to work alongside individuals who are driven by excellence and a passion for technology. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills. This role requires the ability to juggle competing priorities, exercise strong judgement, and remain organized in a dynamic environment. Daily responsibilities include calendar management, coordinating meetings, travel and logistics, and prioritizing across multiple leaders. We are looking for someone with strong experience working with executive teams in fast-paced environments, and the ability to handle sensitive information with excellent judgment, diplomacy and discretion. This role will be based in New York City, NY and requires an in-office presence in our New York City, NY office.

Requirements

5+ years of high level experience supporting multiple senior level executives
A strong team player, who thrives in a collaborative setting and works well within a matrixed environment, poised and able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
Proactive, positive and personable with excellent communication skills and an upbeat, “can do” attitude- willing to take initiative with confidence
Resilient, with ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work to deadlines
Discretion, diplomacy and excellent judgment; high degree of integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong calendar management and prioritization skills
Advanced proficiency with Gmail, Google Calendar as well as key applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Zoom
You are comfortable working in a remote environment and working independently
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Responsibilities

Build and cultivate long-term relationships
Handle highly confidential information and documents with discretion and confidentiality
Manage and maintain multiple executive calendars, including recurring meetings, prioritizing appropriately and using good judgment in offering solutions to complex scheduling and meeting planning needs
Meetings will include board meetings, executive offsites, and ongoing staff meetings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing attendee communications, coordinating venues, overseeing A/V management and setup as needed, arranging catering, and preparing program materials.
Proactively manage communication, and respond to urgent inquiries from internal / external stakeholders on the executives’ behalf
Process and track executive expenses accurately and in a timely manner
Operate with exceptional attention to detail. Anticipate potential changes or shifts in priorities across competing demands
Provide overall data management to executives, including but not limited to: Organizing and compiling materials to facilitate executive presentations
Tracking and driving completion of key deliverables, proactively following up on outstanding items as needed
Providing innovative and creative methods for continued improvements to administrative processes as the company scales