Job Title: Senior Executive/Personal Assistant to UHNW Family Location: New York, NY (Manhattan – Full-time In-Person, Not Remote) Reports To: Family Principal / Chief of Staff
Position Overview:
A prestigious and private Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) family seeks a highly experienced, discreet, and proactive Senior Executive/Personal Assistant to support the Principals and their family. This dynamic, fast-paced role requires exceptional organizational skills, ?exibility, and the ability to anticipate needs. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting UHNW families, a deep understanding of complex travel logistics, and be comfortable managing professional and personal responsibilities.
This position is based in New York City and requires in-person availability five days a week, with flexibility for after-hours and weekend support when needed. The family travels frequently, and the Assistant will coordinate closely with the family office and existing staff. A personality? It is paramount—they seek someone professional, highly discreet, and able to seamlessly integrate into their private lifestyle. This role is best suited for an experienced professional—someone whose lifestyle allows them to be on call and who thrives in a high-touch, detail-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive & Calendar Management:
- Meticulously manage the Principals’ and family’s complex calendars, ensuring all appointments, travel, and engagements are seamlessly
- Handle light business support, such as typing occasional documents, correspondence,
- Gatekeep and streamline communication, ensuring the Principals receive only critical
Family & Household Support:
- Act as a point of contact for the family’s children, assisting with logistics, scheduling, and general coordination.
- Support the youngest child attending school in NYC. Extracurricular activities and scheduling are well-managed, with occasional drop-off/pick-up if needed.
- Oversee household staff (including a butler and nanny), ensuring smooth day-to-day.
- Assist with personal errands, wardrobe management, and lifestyle.
Travel Coordination:
- Manage all aspects of complex international and domestic travel for the family, including flights (commercial and occasional private), hotels, and
- Research and vet hotels, restaurants, and experiences, ensuring the highest
- Adapt quickly to last-minute changes in travel
- Work with trusted travel agents to ensure seamless
Event & Social Coordination:
- Assist in organizing family events, dinner reservations, and
- Coordinate special events such as charity functions and social events
Financial & Administrative Support:
- Liaise with the family office regarding bill payments, personal expenses, and financial
- Handle medical appointments, insurance claims, and new doctor/dentist setups for the family.
- Occasionally assist in managing UK-based expenses and
Key Qualifications:
Experience & Skills:
- 7+ years of experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant for a UHNW family or C-suite
- Extensive experience in travel management, particularly international and multi-destination
- Strong ability to anticipate needs, problem-solve, and pivot quickly in a fast-moving
- Exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Tech-savvy—pro? ciency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and calendar/task management tools.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly discreet and professional—this private family values low-profile, non-intrusive individuals.
- Mature, adaptable, and self-sufficient—able to work independently and handle shifting
- No ego—comfortable handling high-level and hands-on tasks (e.g., picking up the child from school or walking the family’s dog).
- Strong international exposure—familiarity with UK-based logistics and comfortable with global travel.
- Flexible and available—this is not a 9-5 role, and occasional weekend or after-hours availability is required.