Why Work With A
family office assistant recruiting agency?
C-Suite Assistants takes the time to learn about the family office and what specific qualities an executive or personal assistant needs to be successful in the unique culture of each office. Qualities such as individual style and interpersonal dynamics play an important role in making the right match.
Why Work with Us
An executive assistant for family office administration is not always limited to just traditional EA duties. In some family offices, concierge type services are also offered to family members which means the EA can be involved in arranging travel and entertainment reservations, among other activities. A family office, whether a single-family or multi-family office, also usually includes a team of legal, insurance, investment, estate business and tax specialists. The EA must also have a high level understanding of the importance of these functions and often needs to coordinate their work with these groups. So, in a typical family office, the assistant might create and distribute reports as well as plan a family vacation.
With our careful interviewing and screening processes, you can rest assured that the assistant has the necessary skills and can integrate smoothly with the family office by understanding the importance of the office’s function and unique culture.
Why Hire An Assistant for your Family Office?
There are so many aspects to a family office that it’s often extremely difficult to keep everything running smoothly. An executive assistant often needs to support the CEO of the office as well as support family member’s personal activities so that each person can live their best life. Whether it’s screening incoming calls, preparing for meetings, managing expenses, organizing philanthropic activities, arranging travel, running the office, or overseeing properties, the best executive assistant is an expert multitasker with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
When searching for an assistant for a family office, we look for individuals who are self-starters, efficient time managers, highly organized, resourceful, strong communicators, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and who work well under pressure. Those are just some of the many special qualities it takes to succeed in this role.
What Tasks Can An Executive Assistant for Family Office Operations Handle?
An executive assistant for family office management handles a wide variety of tasks that are as diverse as the families they serve. Administrative duties might include:
- Managing residences
- Organizing travel and accommodations
- Maintaining the schedules of each family member
- Coordinating meetings and events
- Handling financial reporting
- Planning and overseeing special events and company board meetings
They might also act as a gatekeeper for all correspondence, and be a liaison between family members.
Ready to Hire
your executive assistant?
With one of our executive assistant superstars, the investment and other teams can operate more smoothly and family members can achieve greater personal success while managing their business interests and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Let C-Suite Assistants take the guesswork out of finding the right fit for your family office. Our quality recruitment processes can find the executive assistant you’re looking for.