Job Description

Senior Personal / Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $120,000 – $160,000

About the Company
Woods & Co Recruitment has partnered with a global trading firm committed to innovation, efficiency, and strategic growth on their search for a Senior Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff. The firm operates in a fast-paced environment where leadership, problem-solving, and execution are key to success.

Role Overview
As Senior Executive / Personal Assistant /Chief of Staff to the CEO, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring seamless coordination across the Executive Assistant team, driving strategic initiatives, and optimizing operations. This high-impact role requires strong leadership, adaptability, and the ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic setting.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Base Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 base.
• Direct Access to Leadership: Work side-by-side with the CEO and senior executives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Strategic Influence: Play a key role in shaping decisions and driving organizational success.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate on high-level initiatives across multiple teams, gaining insight into the firm’s strategic operations.

What do you do?

• Manage the CEO’s complex professional and personal calendar, meetings, appointments, travel, and household logistics.
• Serve as the main liaison between the CEO, senior leadership, clients, and the Executive Assistant team.
• Manage confidential correspondence and act as a trusted gatekeeper.
• Improve operational processes and drive accountability across teams.
• Represent the CEO in meetings and events as needed.

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years in a Personal/Executive Assistant role (supporting a CEO, UHNW individual, or high-demand principal preferred).
• Proven experience managing personal tasks and household logistics for a senior leader or UHNW individual.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-driven, with a “no task too small” mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, trading, or technology industries.
• Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis platforms.

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! To find out more about this position, please call Emely on +1 (347) 604-7691 or email Emely@woodsco.global

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that values and celebrates all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, nationality, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.