Assistant Chief of Staff to the CEO at Graham Partners – Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

About Graham Partners:

Graham Partners is a private investment firm principally focused on investing in technology-driven companies in advanced manufacturing and technology-enabled services that are spurring innovation, resulting in product substitutions, raw materials conversions, and disruptions to traditional end markets. Graham can offer control or minority capital solutions and typically targets companies with EBITDA up to $50 million. Since Graham began managing third party capital over 25 years ago, the firm has closed over 160 acquisitions and investments. The committed capital raised since inception through the Graham Partners funds together with Graham-led co-investments totals approximately $7.6 billion as of December 31, 2025 which differs from Graham’s Regulatory Assets Under Management of approximately $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2025. Investors include college and university endowments, foundations, funds-of-funds, insurance companies, pension plans, high-net-worth individuals, and other institutional investors. Based in suburban Philadelphia, the Firm has access to extensive operating resources and industrial expertise and is a member of The Graham Group, an alliance of independent operating businesses, investment firms and philanthropic entities, which all share in the common legacy of entrepreneur Donald Graham.

Graham Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We invite all interested qualified applicants to apply for career opportunities.

Your Role

Graham Partners is seeking a highly organized and high-potential Assistant Chief of Staff to the CEO of a private investment firm based in the Philadelphia suburbs. This role spans both professional and personal domains, requiring a hospitality-first mindset, strong judgment, and exceptional attention to detail. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a senior executive in a fast-paced environment, gaining direct exposure to how a CEO operates across business, personal, and family priorities. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, anticipates needs before they arise, and takes pride in delivering a consistently high standard of execution.

Why This Role is Unique

• Direct, day-to-day exposure to the CEO of a private investment firm
• Opportunity to learn how senior leaders manage time, decisions, and priorities
• High ownership early in your career with a steep learning curve
• Experience operating across business, personal, and family office environments
• Potential pathway into operations, chief of staff, or other leadership-track roles

Responsibilities

• Executive Time & Priority Management: Own and optimize the CEO’s calendar across all aspects of his life, integrating business priorities with personal commitments (fitness, wellness, medical, philanthropy, networking, etc.).
• Stakeholder Management & Execution Excellence: Drive coordination across extended family, house staff, corporate teams, and a broad external network to ensure all meetings and commitments are executed with precision and a high standard of service.
• Travel Strategy & Logistics Management: Build and manage detailed, hour-by-hour travel itineraries across multiple time zones, incorporating contacts, contingencies, and real-time variables. Coordinate complex domestic and international travel via private aviation, NetJets, and commercial carriers.
• Confidentiality & Judgment: Handle sensitive information and interpersonal dynamics with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Financial Coordination & Oversight: Partner with the accounting team to track and manage expenses across personal, business, and philanthropic activities.
• Operational Communication & Alignment: Maintain daily communication with business and personal staff to ensure alignment, preparedness, and seamless execution of the CEO’s schedule.
• On-the-Ground Execution Support: Travel as needed to manage logistics and support the CEO, family, and staff during complex or high-priority situations.

We seek top-tier talent with the following qualifications:

• Experience: 0–3 years of experience (including internships), ideally in high-performance, service-oriented, or fast-paced environments.
• Hospitality Mindset: A polished, service-oriented approach. Experience in hospitality, athletics, campus leadership, or other high-accountability environments is highly valued.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and complex schedules in a dynamic environment.
• Communication: Clear, professional, and personable written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility: Willingness to provide responsive support as needed, including occasional work outside standard hours.
• Emotional Intelligence & Discretion: Strong judgment, interpersonal awareness, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proactive & Resourceful: Anticipates needs, solves problems efficiently, and executes with strong attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with scheduling tools, travel platforms, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a well-regarded university or college
• Valid passport, clean background check, and strong references
• GPA 3.6 +

We Offer Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for a hybrid office schedule
• Paid firmwide holidays and PTO
• Ongoing training
• Wellness stipend / Fitler Club membership
• Paid parental leave
• Collaborative and high-performance firm