Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant to CEO/Founder, Entrepreneurial Investment Firm, Cambridge, MassachusettsOur client, an entrepreneurial investment firm whose mission is to focus on start-up businesses that strive to help create economic mobility in the US is looking for a right hand Executive Assistant to support the CEO/Founder. The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced environment, is very detail-oriented and a problem- solver. This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who describes themselves as having an entrepreneurial spirit and who needs very little intervention to get things done right the first time. Candidates from a start-up environment is highly desired. An interest in their mission to help create economic mobility for all in the US is a must. The role is 4-5 days in the office depending on what is going on.About the Job:Support the CEO/Founder as a right hand with all day-to-day matters including managing an ever- changing calendar, prioritizing meetings and understanding the ramifications when making changes to the calendarPrioritize emails and craft responses on his behalfOrganize and manage domestic /International travel arrangements with detailed itinerariesInteract with Executive team and start-up companies that the firm may be looking to invest with diplomacyPrepare CEO Founder for internal meetings and investment meetings including research and needed collateral materialsPlan events and dinnersExpense reportingAd hoc projectsSalary plus Discretionary Bonus; Comprehensive Health BenefitsAbout You:A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a high- level c-suite executive, preferably in the venture capital/ private equity space or at a start-upBachelors DegreeVery detail oriented with the ability to change gears quickly - a true multi-tasker and problem solver who can anticipate needsHigh level of integrity and discretion in handling all confidential information; high emotional and intellectual intelligenceExcellent Microsoft Office Suite skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAn entrepreneurial spirit with a warm engaging personality