What a Family Office Executive Assistant in New York does
A Family Office Executive Assistant in New York supports a UHNW principal or family office principal across professional and personal domains. The role demands absolute discretion, the ability to manage complexity across multiple residences and jurisdictions, and the judgment to operate with minimal supervision.
- 01Manages the principal's diary across professional, personal, and family commitments
- 02Coordinates multiple residences including property management and household staff
- 03Handles complex international travel for the principal and family members
- 04Manages confidential personal and financial correspondence
- 05Liaises with family office investment team, advisors, and external service providers
- 06Coordinates family events, charitable commitments, and social calendar
- 07Manages personal expenses, household budgets, and financial administration
- 08Supports the principal's philanthropic and board commitments
Family Office Executive Assistant compensation in New York, 2025
| Level | Experience | Base Salary | Total Comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Family Office EA | 2-4 years | $100,000–$135,000 | $118,000–$162,000 |
| Mid Family Office EA | 4-7 years | $135,000–$175,000 | $162,000–$215,000 |
| Senior Family Office EA | 7+ years | $175,000–$215,000 | $215,000–$275,000 |
| Principal Family Office EA | 10+ years | $215,000–$265,000 | $265,000–$345,000 |
Bonuses at New York family office firms are discretionary and typically run 15 to 30 percent. Source: TalentSmiths placement data, 2025.
Who hires Family Office Executive Assistants in New York
New York Family Office EAs and PAs are hired by Single Family Offices on the Upper East Side and in Midtown, Multi-Family Offices, and UHNW individuals with New York as their primary residence. New York family office EA compensation is the highest of any family office EA market globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Single Family Office EA supports one principal family exclusively. The role is typically more personal, more demanding in terms of discretion, and more varied in scope. A Multi-Family Office EA supports a team serving multiple families. The MFO role is more structured and less personal. SFO EA compensation is typically higher.
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Page last reviewed: May 2025. Compensation data current as of: Q4 2025.