Junior Executive Assistant to the CEO

About the Role

Graham Partners is seeking a highly organized and high-potential Junior Assistant to the Executive Team of the CEO of a private investment firm. This role spans both professional and personal domains, requiring a hospitality-first mindset, strong judgment, and exceptional attention to detail. This is an opportunity to work closely with a senior executive team in a fast-paced environment, gaining direct exposure to how a CEO operates across business, personal, and family priorities. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, anticipates needs, and takes pride in delivering a high standard of execution.

Key Responsibilities

• In-Person Coordination: Onsite meeting support and management including greeting visitors, office tours, managing catering, material printing and binding, scheduling and preparing conference rooms, general meeting cleanup, sorting incoming mail, and delivery/pickup of items between office and personal residence.
• Executive Time & Priority Management: Assist with optimization of the CEO’s calendar across all aspects of his life, integrating business priorities with personal commitments (fitness, wellness, medical, philanthropy, networking, etc.). This includes coordination across extended family, house staff, corporate teams, and an external network to ensure all meetings and commitments are executed with precision and a high standard of service. This involves 24/7 style text messaging communication on a true seven-day-a-week basis with various hours needed.
• Travel Strategy & Logistics Management: Assist with building and managing detailed, hour-by-hour travel itineraries across multiple time zones, incorporating contacts, contingencies, and real-time variables. Assist with the coordination of complex domestic and international travel via private aviation, NetJets, and commercial carriers.
• Confidentiality & Judgment: Handle sensitive information and interpersonal dynamics with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Financial Coordination & Oversight: Partner with the accounting team to track and manage expenses across personal, business, and philanthropic activities.
• Operational Communication & Alignment: Maintain daily communication with business and personal staff to ensure alignment, preparedness, and seamless execution of the CEO’s schedule.
• On-the-Ground Execution Support: Travel as needed to manage logistics and support the CEO, family, and staff during complex or high-priority situations.
• Publication Creation: PDF conversion of various articles and publications for public distribution, requiring precision, attention to accuracy, and occasional finesse.
• General Assistance: Provide backup and support to the CEO Executive Team as a trusted, reliable member to create seamless integration.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree from a well-regarded university or college.
• Valid passport, clean background check, and strong references.
• GPA 3.6 +.
• Hospitality Mindset: A polished, service-oriented approach. Experience in hospitality, athletics, campus leadership, or other high-accountability environments is highly valued.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and complex schedules in a dynamic environment.
• Communication: Clear, professional, and personable written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility: Responsive support as needed, including hours outside of standard hours.
• Emotional Intelligence & Discretion: Strong judgment, interpersonal awareness, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proactive & Resourceful: Anticipates needs, solves problems efficiently, and executes with strong attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with scheduling tools, travel platforms, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.