Senior Executive Assistant
Apply NowCompany: Turn/River Capital
Location: San Francisco, CA 94112
Description:
About Turn/River Capital
Turn/River Capital is a technology-focused private equity firm based in San Francisco with over $2 billion under management. We are 100% focused on B2B software, specializing in growth capital investments, founder liquidity, buyouts, spin-outs, and recapitalizations of technology, web, and SaaS companies. Our strategy combines flexible capital with data-driven marketing, sales optimization, and operational execution to help companies double or triple their growth and build significant value. We are analytically driven, curious by nature, and always looking for the next experiment to drive improvement.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Partner of the firm. As part of our Support team, you will take ownership of scheduling, coordinating both domestic and international travel, and managing strategic projects and events as needed. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys wearing many hats, and can collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role has honed their expertise in executive support, bringing a thoughtful approach to building efficient processes that optimize both your own and your executive's time.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Location
Compensation
Benefits and Perks
Turn/River provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, natural hair styles, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under any applicable state, or federal leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal law.
Turn/River Capital is a technology-focused private equity firm based in San Francisco with over $2 billion under management. We are 100% focused on B2B software, specializing in growth capital investments, founder liquidity, buyouts, spin-outs, and recapitalizations of technology, web, and SaaS companies. Our strategy combines flexible capital with data-driven marketing, sales optimization, and operational execution to help companies double or triple their growth and build significant value. We are analytically driven, curious by nature, and always looking for the next experiment to drive improvement.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to a Partner of the firm. As part of our Support team, you will take ownership of scheduling, coordinating both domestic and international travel, and managing strategic projects and events as needed. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys wearing many hats, and can collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role has honed their expertise in executive support, bringing a thoughtful approach to building efficient processes that optimize both your own and your executive's time.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive executive support to a senior executive.
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual summaries.
- Create presentations and decks for meetings.
- Manage calendars and coordinate meetings/conference calls.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
- Prepare and submit monthly expense reports.
- Lead special projects as needed, including event planning.
- Organize correspondence, reports, and meeting materials.
- Handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
- Draft internal and external communications such as memos, emails, presentations, and reports.
- Provide backup support for other Executive Assistants as needed.
Qualifications
- 9+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, showcasing a refined expertise in executive support and a thoughtful approach to process optimization.
- Proven experience providing C-Suite level support, with a demonstrated ability to efficiently manage executive schedules and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a polished, warm, and professional tone.
- Highly organized, adept at handling complex requests from multiple stakeholders with efficiency, clarity, and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and work closely with a talented team of administrative professionals.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to change, demonstrating the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism.
- Proficiency in stepping into a pseudo-Chief of Staff role, providing strategic support by understanding the business and addressing various needs proactively.
- Excellent professional references, reflecting a consistent track record of reliability and excellence in past roles.
Location
- San Francisco, hybrid work model
Compensation
- Base salary range for this role is $155,000-$165,000, taking into account numerous variable factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational requirements.
Benefits and Perks
- An opportunity to make an impact across multiple high-growth tech firms
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible vacation policy
- 401K
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Donation matching
- Work from home Monday & Friday
- Energetic work environment with snacks and weekly team lunches, centrally located near multiple public transit lines
- A company that enjoys having fun: holiday parties, annual company offsite, annual summer "work from anywhere" month
Turn/River provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, natural hair styles, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under any applicable state, or federal leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal law.