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