Executive Assistant (Real Estate Private Equity)

TL;DR

Executive Assistant (Real Estate Private Equity): Managing administrative operations and coordinating priorities for the firm's President with an accent on executive support, calendar management, and complex travel coordination. Focus on conducting market research, preparing executive presentations, and optimizing operational workflows to support investment opportunities.

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Company

hirify.global is a staffing agency recruiting for a U.S.-based private equity firm specializing in real estate investments.

What you will do

• Manage the President's calendar, scheduling, and high-priority meetings across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel itineraries, including flights and accommodation.
• Conduct company and market research to support real estate investment opportunities.
• Prepare professional briefing documents and pitch decks using PowerPoint or Google Slides.
• Handle confidential business and personal administrative tasks with absolute discretion.
• Track action items and optimize internal administrative workflows and digital records.

Requirements

• Must be based in South Africa.
• Proven experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, or senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Experience working independently in a remote environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in private equity, investment management, financial services, or real estate.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or ClickUp.
• Experience supporting fast-growing businesses or entrepreneurial leadership teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to grow into a strategic partner role with responsibilities in research and operational coordination.
• Direct collaboration with the President of a growing investment firm.
• Professional environment emphasizing trust, ownership, and proactivity.