LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of a private investment office in downtown Chicago, seeking an Executive Assistant to Chairman to provide exceptional support to a busy executive and ultra high networth individual. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of a growing organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence.
The ideal candidate thrives in a role that blends executive-level support with hands-on personal and office management. This person is organized, solutions-oriented, discreet, and thrives in an environment where no two days are alike.
Executive Assistant to Chairman Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate an intricate and ever-changing calendar, including business meetings, personal appointments, social engagements, and family commitments.
- Prioritize competing demands while ensuring optimal use of the principal’s time.
- Coordinate meetings with senior executives, advisors, investors, family offices, and external partners.
- Arrange complex domestic and international travel, including private aviation, commercial flights, hotels, ground transportation, dining reservations, and detailed itineraries.
- Manage travel-related documentation, visas, passports, and special accommodations.
- Remain available to address travel changes and urgent needs as they arise.
- Coordinate personal appointments, events, and household-related matters.
- Liaise with household staff, property managers, vendors, and service providers.
- Assist with personal projects, special requests, gifting, and family-related activities.
- Manage multiple residences and oversee various administrative aspects of property ownership.
- Serve as a primary point of contact on behalf of the principal.
- Draft, review, and manage correspondence, presentations, and other communications.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, advisors, vendors, and service providers.
- Support special projects, business initiatives, investments, philanthropic activities, and personal ventures.
- Track deadlines, deliverables, and action items to ensure timely completion.
- Conduct research and prepare briefing materials as needed.
Executive Assistant to Chairman Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10+ years of professional work experience; minimum 5 years supporting senior executives
- Experience in a family office environment is a plus
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Strong technology skills (Apple, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Teams; Concur a plus)
- Confident, poised, and professional communicator
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and last-minute changes
- Team player with a no-job-too-small attitude
- Comfortable being available during off-hours for urgent need
Key Details:
Compensation: $140,000-$160,000
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision benefits available
Location: Chicago, On-site
If you’re an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a high-touch, high-impact environment, we want to hear from you.
Rachel Holmes
Principal, LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.