Partner 6, Executive Assistant, New York

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic, investing in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. With $100B+ under management, we’ve established a team defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process. Our portfolio includes companies like Anduril, Airbnb, Coinbase, Cursor, Databricks, Deel, Figma, GitHub, Roblox, SpaceX, and Stripe.

About the role

The Executive Assistant will work closely with top-level Executives, supporting General Partners in a fast-paced environment. This role requires exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and creative problem-solving. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with the ability to juggle competing responsibilities while prioritizing effectively. This role is onsite in our New York City office, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle highly confidential information and documents with discretion and confidentiality.
• Manage and maintain multiple executive calendars, including recurring meetings, prioritizing appropriately, and offering solutions to complex scheduling needs.
• Coordinate meetings, including Board meetings, Executive off-sites, and staff meetings (attendee communications, venue management, A/V setup, catering, and program material preparation).
• Proactively manage communication and respond to urgent inquiries on the executives’ behalf.
• Process and track expenses in a timely manner.
• Anticipate potential changes or shifts in priorities amidst simultaneous demands.
• Provide overall data management for executives, including:
  • Organizing and compiling materials to facilitate executive presentations.
  • Tracking and driving completion of key deliverables, proactively following up on outstanding items.
  • Providing innovative and creative methods for improving administrative processes as the company scales.

Requirements

• 8+ years of high-level experience supporting multiple senior-level executives.
• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, matrixed environment and works well with individuals at all levels.
• Proactive, positive, and personable with excellent communication skills and an upbeat, “can-do” attitude.
• Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work under deadlines.
• Discretion, diplomacy, and excellent judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong calendar management and prioritization skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Gmail, Google Calendar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Zoom.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $149,000 - $165,000. Actual starting pay may vary based on experience, skills, and scope.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick leave.