Partner 6, Executive Assistant, Crypto at a16z

New York, New York, United StatesFull-timeCryptoPosted 23 days ago

About the Role

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 <a href="https://a16z.com/news-content">building the future</a> through technology. We are <a href="https://a16z.com/portfolio">stage agnostic</a>. We invest in seed to venture to <a href="https://a16z.com/growth/">growth-stage technology</a> companies, across <a href="https://a16z.com/ai/">AI</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/bio-health/">bio + healthcare</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/consumer/">consumer</a>, <a href="https://a16zcrypto.com/">crypto</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/enterprise/">enterprise</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/fintech/">fintech</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/games">games</a>, and companies building toward <a href="https://a16z.com/american-dynamism/">American dynamism</a>. a16z has $90B under management across multiple funds. We’ve established a <a href="https://a16z.com/crypto/#vertical-landing-staff">team</a> that <a href="https://a16z.com/about/">is defined by</a> respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world. <h2>The Role</h2> The Executive Assistant will work closely with the leaders on our a16z Crypto Investing Team. This is an opportunity to work alongside individuals who are driven by excellence and a passion for technology. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills. This role requires the ability to juggle competing priorities, exercise strong judgement, and remain organized in a dynamic environment. Daily responsibilities include calendar management, coordinating meetings, travel and logistics, and prioritizing across multiple leaders. We are looking for someone with strong experience working with executive teams in fast-paced environments, and the ability to handle sensitive information with excellent judgment, diplomacy and discretion.  This role will be based in New York City, NY and requires an in-office presence in our New York City, NY office. <h2>To join our team, you should be excited to:</h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Build and cultivate long-term relationships</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Handle highly confidential information and documents with discretion and confidentiality</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Manage and maintain calendars for multiple leaders, including recurring meetings, prioritizing appropriately and using good judgment in offering solutions to complex scheduling and meeting planning needs</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Anticipate and manage end-to-end meeting coordination across the team, ensuring all interactions - whether it’s a pitch, an internal team meeting, or portfolio company check-in, run seamlessly. This includes, but is not limited to, managing attendee communications, coordinating venues, overseeing A/V setup, arranging catering, and preparing materials</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Proactively manage communication, and respond to urgent inquiries from internal / external stakeholders on the behalf of leaders</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Process and track expenses accurately and in a timely manner</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Operate with exceptional attention to detail. Anticipate potential changes or shifts in priorities across competing demands</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Provide overall data management to leaders, including but not limited to:</li> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Organizing and compiling materials to facilitate presentations and meetings</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Tracking and driving completion of key deliverables, proactively following up on outstanding items as needed</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Providing innovative and creative methods for continued improvements to administrative processes as the company scales </li> </ul> </ul> <h2>Minimum Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">5+ years of high level experience supporting multiple senior level executives</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">A strong team player, who thrives in a collaborative setting and works well within a matrixed environment, poised and able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Proactive, positive and personable with excellent communication skills and an upbeat, “can do” attitude- willing to take initiative with confidence</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Resilient, with ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work to deadlines</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Discretion, diplomacy and excellent judgment; high degree of integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Exceptional attention to detail</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Strong calendar management and prioritization skills</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Advanced proficiency with Gmail, Google Calendar as well as key applications such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Zoom</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">You are comfortable working in a remote environment and working independently</li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams</li> </ul> The anticipated salary range for this role is between $149,000 - $165,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope. This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.<div class="content-conclusion"><h2>a16z culture </h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We do only first class business and only in a first class way</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business </li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We believe in the future and bet the firm that way</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We are all different, we recognize that, and we win</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We celebrate the good times</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We do it for the team</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We play to win</li> </ul> At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click<a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/employees" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.e-verify.gov/employees&source=gmail&ust=1674233464432000&usg=AOvVaw1-yT1T3ug2xE734Ge62fLD"> here</a> to learn about E-Verify. Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.</div>

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