Executive Assistant

Role: Executive Assistant to Head of Business Development (6-Month Contract)

Company: Confidential (Top-Tier Global Private Equity Firm)

Location: Beverly Hills, CA (Onsite, Mon–Fri)

Pay Rate: $40.00/hour

Schedule: Standard business hours

Duration: 6-month contract (starting May 1; includes 2-week cross-training for the leave coverage)

About the Role:

Our client, a leading global private equity firm, is seeking a highly responsive Executive Assistant to support the Head of Business Development. This role is fast-paced, phone-driven, and requires a professional who is consistently available, quick to respond, and comfortable managing a high volume of incoming calls while seamlessly handling executive support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all incoming calls, maintaining constant responsiveness throughout the day
• Manage high call volumes, relay messages accurately, and prioritize urgent needs in real time
• Provide complex calendar management and dynamically adjust schedules
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics
• Handle Concur expense reporting accurately and promptly
• Support light personal tasks, such as booking personal travel and reservations
• Coordinate meetings, conference rooms, and client-facing logistics
• Assist with ad hoc research requests (restaurants, venues, etc.)
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Investor Relations, to support day-to-day operations

Qualifications:

• Exceptional responsiveness and ability to remain on-call throughout the day
• Comfortable managing high call volume and prioritizing in real time
• 3–5+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leadership
• Corporate experience preferred (finance, legal, real estate, or similar professional environment)
• Experience with expense reporting systems such as Concur preferred

Why Join:

This is an exciting opportunity to support a senior executive in a top-tier private equity environment, gaining exposure to a dynamic, high-stakes business development operation.

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