Access Search, Inc. is hiring: Executive Personal Assistant in Northbrook

A reputable financial services firm is looking for an Executive/Personal Assistant to support to the CEO and other senior executives, as well as handle personal and household tasks for the CEO and their family. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, while gaining invaluable experience in both the business and personal realms. This role is onsite Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the CEO’s complex calendar, handling scheduling conflicts and ensuring smooth engagements.
• Serve as a liaison for executive staff, coordinating logistics for meetings and events, including agenda preparation and minute-taking.
• Assist with personal errands and tasks as required
• Organize domestic and international professional and personal travel arrangements, creating detailed itineraries and assembling necessary materials.
• Complete a variety of administrative tasks to aid the CEO in leading the organization effectively, such as document preparation and correspondence.
• Act as the primary contact for confidential matters, making judicious recommendations that align with the CEO’s style and organizational policies.
• Ensure the smooth operation of office functions, including IT support and troubleshooting for cloud-based applications.
• Proactively manage and prioritize tasks, projects, and urgent requests in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s style and organization policy for internal and external matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of significant experience supporting C-suite executives in a Financial Services or Family Office environment.
• Minimum of 2 years personal assistant experience
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software, with the ability to create and design graphic presentations.
• Exceptional organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and urgent situations.
• Able to be available after normal working hours (8:30-6pm)
• Proactive and detailed mindset