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Executive Assistant to Managing Director - Venture Capital

  2026-04-16     BURKE +     San Francisco,CA  
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BURKE+CO.

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THE GIST:

Our client, an inventive venture capital firm in San Francisco, seeks a top-tier Executive Assistant to support their Managing Director. This is a high-trust, high-velocity partnership - you will manage an ever-evolving schedule and handle high-profile meeting coordination. The ideal candidate has experience supporting executives within a tech startup or venture capital firm and will bring their propensity for excellence to the position.

This is a great opportunity to operate at the center of a top venture capital firm!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

  • Strategically manage executive's complex calendar, arrange meetings, and schedule appointments across different time zones
  • Maximize and prioritize executive's time & schedule
  • Regularly interact with VIPs & important stakeholders and act as an excellent representation of the firm
  • Navigate sensitive scheduling tradeoffs with diplomacy and discretion
  • Handle incoming & outgoing email communications with discretion, confidentiality, and urgency
  • Track commitments, follow-ups, and key relationships
  • Plan firm meetings & events
  • Arrange travel & prepare itineraries
  • Compose briefing materials, presentations, and meeting agendas
  • Process expense reports and invoices
  • Proofread & edit reports, memos, and correspondences
  • Light personal assistance & support
  • Cohesively collaborate with other departments, administrative staff, and other team members
  • Assist with various administrative tasks and projects, as needed

THE ESSENTIALS:

  • 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
  • Previous experience supporting senior executives at a tech startup or venture capital firm required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Superb attention to detail - crossing every t and dotting every i
  • Comfortable in high-stakes, high-visibility environments
  • High EQ with excellent judgment
  • Energized by proximity to founders and venture
  • Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks with competing priorities
  • Reliable & resourceful nature
  • Service-oriented mindset and eagerness to contribute to the collective success of the firm

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

  • Gain exposure to emerging tech companies + work with the best in the industry!
  • Work alongside an impressive & accomplished executive

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA (Onsite - 4 days in office, 1 WFH)

COMPENSATION: $150k-180k base salary + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

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*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. Most offers fall within the mid-range, with the top of the band generally reserved for candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds. Leveling is determined during the interview process


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