Executive Assistant II

Harris Williams & Co
Boston, MA

Position Overview

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

TITLE: Executive Assistant II

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration pooling expertise and relationships across industries service offerings and geographies. For over 30 years our clients have trusted us to think strategically execute precisely and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We areambitious in our goals andsteadfast in the belief that clientsdeserve our very best. To achieveour highestaspiration we invest inworld-class team-oriented individuals who are smart driven and principled those whoare eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williamsyou are welcomed intoa collegial environment where every individualhas the opportunity tomake an impact in a powerfulandsignificant invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Executive Assistant II to become a vital member of our team. This is not a typical administrative role; you will be the central communication hub and operational backbone for a team of senior investment a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities you will be a key partner in driving efficiency and enabling your team to achieve its goals. This role requires exceptional judgment foresight and a relentless commitment to excellence.

What Youll Do: Core Responsibilities

  • Executive Support & Calendar Management: Master and manage complex calendars for multiple executives strategically prioritizing schedules and proactively resolving conflicts.
  • Logistics & Travel Coordination: Flawlessly coordinate intricate domestic and international travel arrangements and manage timely expense reporting.
  • Meeting & Conference Execution: Own the end-to-end planning of meetings and conferences including reserving facilities coordinating catering and ensuring all A/V and essential services are prepared.
  • Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact for your team preparing professional business communications and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a leader and mentor within the support staff sharing best practices offering backup and championing our collaborative one firm culture.

What Were Looking For: The Ideal Candidate

Successful team members at Harris Williams are proactive collaborative and take immense pride in their work. We are looking for individuals who embody these qualities:

  • Proactive & Self-Starting: You anticipate needs work ahead and ask Whats next instead of waiting for direction. You exhaust available resources and propose creative solutions to enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborative & Enthusiastic: You view challenges as growth opportunities share ideas and credit with teammates and actively mentor others. You are willing to pitch in to assist others without hesitation.
  • Detail-Obsessed & Accountable: You proofread all work to ensure 100% accuracy seek feedback to improve and maintain the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information.
  • Intellectually Curious: You ask thoughtful questions to deepen your understanding of the M&A deal process and your teams objectives. You know where your bankers are in a deal cycle to anticipate needs.
  • Exceptional Communicator: You articulate thoughts and ideas clearly both verbally and in writing. You are responsive acknowledge requests and clarify deadlines to stay aligned with your team.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Typically requires 6 years of related experience supporting multiple executives in a demanding fast-paced corporate environment.
  • Expert-level proficiency in MS Office particularly Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
    • Demonstrated expertise in heavy calendar and contact management with the ability to manage executive inboxes and respond on a bankers behalf.
    • Strong skills in editing and formatting professional presentations and documents.
    • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Why Join Us

  • Professional Development: We invest in your success. You will receive role-specific training and have opportunities to contribute to or lead special projects that improve firm processes.
  • Engaging Culture: We believe our people are our greatest asset. You will be part of a firm that values teamwork and participates in team-building events both at the local and company-wide level.
  • Impact: This is a highly visible role where your contributions directly support the success of our client engagements and the firms strategic goals.

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions andHarris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge skills and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills competencies work experience education and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Calendar Management Office Administration Organizing Presentation Development Prioritization Researching

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail Confidentiality Decision Making and Critical Thinking Desktop Tools Effective Communications Flexibility and Adaptability Office Administration

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with < 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $95000.00 $120000.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location market data and on individual skills experience and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 11/18/2025 although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature) dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption surrogacy and doula reimbursement; educational assistance including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition PNC generally provides the following paid time off depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs including benefits for full time and part-time employees visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process please contact us via email at . Please include accommodation request in the subject line title and be sure to include your name the job ID and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call and say Workday for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.


At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

California Residents

Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

Required Experience:

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Posted 2025-11-19

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