Senior Executive Assistant to Founder - Investment Firm - San Francisco (Onsite)

Burke+Co•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A highly regarded, well-established investment firm is seeking an elite Senior Executive Assistant to support its Founder. The role serves as a trusted right hand to a high-profile investor, managing an extraordinarily complex executive schedule, extensive domestic and international travel, and high-priority business initiatives. It calls for precision, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to operate at the highest level over the long term in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The Senior Executive Assistant will own a complex and fluid calendar, coordinate business travel including private aviation, manage projects and special initiatives, and anticipate needs proactively. The role will work with senior executives and administrative professionals across the executive’s network, coordinate closely with the existing Personal Assistant, and provide leadership and oversight to the broader administrative function. The position is onsite in San Francisco, California. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive Executive Assistant experience supporting high-profile Founders, CEOs, and/or well-known investors.
Expert-level experience coordinating demanding calendars, private aviation, and complex domestic and international travel logistics.
A proven track record of thriving in high-intensity environments where responsiveness, speed, and availability are essential.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, judgment, and ability to anticipate needs without direction.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including confidence interacting with senior executives and influential external stakeholders.
A high degree of discretion, resourcefulness, and emotional intelligence.
A history of strong tenure in demanding executive support positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an executive at a prestigious venture capital, private equity, hedge fund, investment firm, or leading technology company.
Bachelor’s degree.
Candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds may be considered for the top of the compensation band.

Responsibilities

Own and manage an exceptionally complex, fluid executive calendar, handling competing priorities, changes, and last-minute requests.
Coordinate extensive domestic and international business travel, including private aviation, ground transportation, accommodations, and detailed itineraries.
Anticipate the executive’s needs and identify solutions proactively.
Manage high-priority projects and special initiatives, ensuring details, deadlines, and follow-through are handled.
Coordinate with senior executives, Chiefs of Staff, and Executive Assistants across a sophisticated professional network.
Partner with the executive’s Personal Assistant to coordinate business and personal support functions.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive business matters and executive communications.
Provide leadership and oversight to the broader administrative function, establishing priorities, workflows, and standards of excellence.
Remain responsive and adaptable as priorities shift.