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Executive Assistant to Chief Executive OfficerRobert Half • Chicago, IL, United States
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Robert Half • Chicago, IL, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Seeking an intelligent and strategic Executive Assistant!.This position will provide strategic and some personal support to the CEO of a Global Investment Firm in Chicago. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and will work 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. Client offers a very impressive benefit package, including rich health benefits, 401k, PTO, and generous bonuses. Salary target is $120,000-$140,000

For immediate confidential consideration, reach out to Connie Stathopoulos

This is a Direct Hire Permanent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

CEO Support

  • Serve as the principal executive assistant to the CEO : manage calendar and expenses, prioritize commitments, manage conflicts, streamline workflows, triage requests, ensure follow-through, and act as the CEO’s proxy where appropriate.
  • Oversee travel logistics (domestic / international), itineraries, meeting preparation, and on-site support.
  • Work with the COO / broader Operations group to ensure operational alignment, and manage interlock points between strategy and execution.
  • Anticipate needs in advance, ensuring the CEO is fully prepared for every meeting and engagement.
  • Support administrative aspects of special and high-priority initiatives
  • Oversee CEO email and correspondence management : monitor and organize the CEO’s inbox,
  • Coordinate and plan leader-focused events : manage the logistics and execution of high-profile leadership gatherings, ensuring seamless planning, alignment with executive priorities, and a professional experience for all participants.
  • Manage calendar aspects of the CEO’s personal and external commitments including the CEO’s service on outside boards and professional organizations and some limited personal travel and appointments - ensuring seamless integration with company responsibilities and minimizing scheduling conflicts.

Board of Directors Support

  • Support Board of Directors calendar and administrative activities including scheduling needs. \
  • Plan and execute board and committee meetings : logistics, material compilation, and distribution.
  • Key Competencies & Attributes

  • Strategic orientation, anticipatory thinking, and ability to understand the business and connect strategic direction to operational execution.
  • High levels of initiative, autonomy, and resourcefulness.
  • Exceptional judgment in prioritization, escalation, and decision-making under ambiguity.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; able to operate credibly with board members, investors, senior leadership, and the operations team.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Qualifications & Experience

    Required / Preferred :

  • Bachelor’s degree (business, finance, operations, communications, or related).
  • 8+ years’ experience supporting C-Suite executives—preferably in financial services, investment banking or professional services; public company experience is a plus.
  • Excellent discretion, integrity, and judgment in handling highly sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Top-tier written and verbal communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex content for varied audiences (executives, board, investors).
  • Strong project management and organizational skills; adept at juggling multiple initiatives with tight deadlines.
  • Sophisticated stakeholder skills : ability to influence, collaborate, and manage up and across functions (CEO, board, operations, legal, finance).
  • Prior experience working with Boards, operations, strategy, or driving cross-functional execution is a plus.
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