Executive Assistant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-01-22
Listing for:
North Bridge Staffing Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration -
Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and project management support to help ensure the Investment Office runs smoothly and efficiently. This role is responsible for managing C-level calendar and priorities, preparing and overseeing key investment-related reporting for leadership meetings, coordinating communication and logistics, and supporting cross-functional projects across multiple teams. The Executive Assistant also serves as a key liaison between internal leadership, board-level stakeholders, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities Executive Support & Priority Management- Manage complex calendar, meeting preparation, and shifting priorities, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts
- Act as the primary point of contact for communications, helping gather and summarize materials in advance of meetings
- Coordinate domestic and international travel planning, itineraries, and onsite support when needed
- Support communication with senior stakeholders including board members, external advisors, and investment partners, handling interactions with professionalism and discretion
- Draft and edit executive-level memos, presentations, and communications to maintain clarity, consistency, and tone
- Process travel expenses and ensure compliance with internal guidelines
- Own end-to-end preparation for Investment Committee meetings including agendas, materials organization, proofreading, distribution, meeting logistics, minutes, and tracking follow-up action items
- Partner closely with investment team members and other internal stakeholders to ensure materials are accurate and delivered on time
- Lead and organize projects such as improving internal processes, implementing tools, and coordinating team planning/offsite meetings
- Manage timelines, stakeholders, risks, and decisions across initiatives, and provide progress updates as needed
- Run weekly investment team meeting rhythms: build agendas, consolidate inputs, take notes, publish summaries, and track follow-ups through completion
- Maintain day-to-day operational workflow and internal information flow, including shared calendars and collaboration channels
- Support budgeting and forecasting work by tracking administrative spending and preparing periodic updates
- Process contracts, invoices, and vendor payments, approving routine expenses when appropriate
- Coordinate complex meetings and events (including AV and virtual platforms) and ensure deadlines and action items are met
- Participate in special projects, working groups, and professional development
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) plus at least 4 years of experience supporting senior executives and/or managing complex operations or projects
- Experience or exposure to investments, finance, or business is a plus
- Background in financial services, asset management, endowments, or foundations is strongly preferred
- Comfortable working with investment-related reporting and basic financial concepts (performance reports, portfolio summaries, manager updates, etc.)
- Strong project management ability — capable of planning and coordinating work across multiple teams and meeting deadlines
- Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, including review of documents that include financial/investment information
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), and strong skills in virtual meeting tools
- Professionalism, discretion, and strong judgment when working with senior and external stakeholders
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