Executive Assistant

Overview:

Our client, a leading financial services firm in Chicago, is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership. This is a high-impact role ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex schedules and priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, board materials, and offsite events
• Manage expense reports, budgets, and departmental tracking as needed
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests from executives
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Anticipate needs and proactively solve administrative challenges

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting C-level executives or senior leadership
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience in a corporate, finance, or professional services environment preferred

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.