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Experienced Executive Assistant - Human Capital Group

Evercore

Evercore

Administration
USD 100k-110k / year + Equity
Posted on May 9, 2025
Americas
New York
Human Capital Group

What is the Position? Evercore is looking to hire an Executive Assistant for its Human Capital Group (HCG).

Primary Responsibilities: This individual will support the Co-Head and the Managing Director (MD) of HCG, as well as support several of the teams Managing Directors and Directors. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client-service, problem solving, and proactively resolving issues. The global HCG team consists of approximately 65 members and supports a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm of approximately 2,400 employees. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Extensive calendar management: proactively prioritizing a constantly evolving schedule to keep the Co-Head and MD on track as well as monitoring the Managing Directors and Directors calendars
  • Anticipate and resolve potential scheduling / logistical conflicts with an appropriate sense of urgency and professionalism
  • Act as gatekeeper for the Co-Head and MD; diligently screen phone calls and internal / external inquires as necessary to maximize time of managers
  • Handle confidential materials for the HCG team with the utmost degree of care, integrity, and discretion
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong working rapport with employees at all levels of the firm
  • Ability to liaise frequently with other departments within the firm to coordinate conference calls and meetings, as well as troubleshoot daily issues for the HCG team
  • Prepare and process expense reports utilizing Workday
  • Handle domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Provide additional administrative support including copying, filing, scanning, printing, preparing materials for internal meetings, setting up video conferences, booking conference rooms, ordering food/drinks, etc.
  • Participate in various ad-hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned

Specific Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience
  • Punctual, organized, and extremely detail-oriented
  • Excellent analytical, time-management, and organizational skills; flexibility and ability to manage several priorities/projects in a very fast-paced environment
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills – both written and oral
  • Strong team player with positive attitude and willingness to assist with all assigned duties
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
  • Sensitivity to confidential matters
  • Familiar with operating as part of a global team
  • Sound judgment – knowing when to escalate an issue combined with a willingness to be flexible and pragmatic when appropriate
  • Independent and strategic thinker

About Evercore: Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders - including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public, private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.evercore.com.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment: Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (referred to as “protected status”), in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Expected Base Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity. Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
  • Well-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health services
  • Family-building and family-support benefits
  • Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
  • Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
  • Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities