Role: Executive Assistant

Location: Onsite - New York, New York

What is the role?

Howden Private Capital is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support the President of Howden Private Capital. This role operates as a true business partner, driving prioritization, coordination, and execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The EA will serve as a key liaison across senior leadership, clients, and investors while ensuring seamless daily operations.

What will you be doing?

Executive Partnership & Strategic Support:
• Act as an extension of the President
• Anticipate needs and proactively manage priorities
• Prepare briefings and follow-ups

Calendar & Meetings:
• Own complex calendar management
• Coordinate senior-level meetings

Travel & Logistics:
• Manage domestic/international travel
• Build detailed itineraries

Communication & Stakeholders:
• Manage communications and act as gatekeeper
• Maintain key relationships

Operations:
• Partner with EA/Operations teams
• Support projects and events

What are we looking for?

Qualifications:

• 712+ years supporting senior executives
• Experience in financial services and law firms preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $165,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location. This role is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave

• Life and Disability insurance

Our sustainability promise

We9re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. Its a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work .

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity 6 there is no one Howden type. Instead, we9re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

We9re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you9re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it
9s the right fit for you, send us your application 6 if your profile fits the role
9s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.