Partner 6, Executive Assistant, Crypto

a16z • New York, NY

2d • $149,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant will work closely with the leaders on our a16z Crypto Investing Team. 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 calendars for multiple leaders, including recurring meetings, prioritizing appropriately and using good judgment in offering solutions to complex scheduling and meeting planning needs
• Anticipate and manage end-to-end meeting coordination across the team, ensuring all interactions - whether it’s a pitch, an internal team meeting, or portfolio company check-in, run seamlessly. This includes, but is not limited to, managing attendee communications, coordinating venues, overseeing A/V setup, arranging catering, and preparing materials
• Proactively manage communication, and respond to urgent inquiries from internal / external stakeholders on the behalf of leaders
• Process and track 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 leaders, including but not limited to: Organizing and compiling materials to facilitate presentations and meetings
• 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

Benefits

• This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed