About Patria

Patria Investments is one of the leaders in alternative asset management in Latin America with over 35 years’ experience in Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Credit. Patria is a long-lasting and resilient entrepreneurial partnership that continually assesses the environment and identifies trends. We quickly adapt our investments and product offering to capture investment opportunities derived from such analysis, delivering consistent results to our clients and creating long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders.

We are home to professionals who carry this entrepreneurial spirit as a live and dynamic partnership, where new members are welcome. Patria is made of high performers like you. Behind every result we achieve as a team, there are talented people with unique set of skills: From an entrepreneurial spirit to a high-performance mindset. From high-level expertise to a hands-on approach. It is through these qualities that we have fostered trusting relationships with each of our clients. We proudly highlight our high returns to our investors coupled with our unwavering commitment to ethical values

Job description

The Executive Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the effectiveness of Patria Investments’ leadership by providing high‑level PA support primarily to a senior member of the Management Committee, while also ensuring the smooth running of the New York office located at 601 Lexington Avenue. Acting as a trusted point of coordination, the role will combine executive assistance with wider office administration and business support, including covering colleagues in Premises/Business Admin as needed and overseeing day‑to‑day office maintenance.

As Patria’s presence continues to expand internationally, particularly in London, the successful candidate will take on additional responsibilities supporting other senior leaders, contributing to the firm’s operational excellence, team cohesion, and client‑ready standards. This is a full‑time, on‑site role (Monday–Friday), requiring strong organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, high-quality PA support to senior executives, including complex diary management, international travel and logistics, meeting preparation, expenses, and general administration.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors; coordinate meeting logistics, room bookings, and catering; manage mail, deliveries, and courier services.
• Maintain office standards and readiness: oversee supplies (stationery, catering), liaise with building management and vendors, log and track facilities issues, and ensure H&S/office policies are observed.
• Provide seamless cover for Premises/Business Support colleagues; assist with events, roadshows, and ad hoc projects as required.
• Prepare and format documents, briefings, and presentations to client-ready standards; maintain filing and records with discretion and accuracy.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant, ideally within financial services or a professional services environment.
• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills; comfortable managing shifting priorities and escalating where appropriate.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal); able to engage confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Relationship management and coordination strengths; able to align multiple stakeholders and competing agendas.
• High work ethic and resilience; accustomed to working to deadlines and delivering under time pressure.
• Collaborative team player; provides reliable cover and contributes to a seamless PA/Business Support service. Operational mindset with ownership of office maintenance and facilities coordination (supplies, vendors, building liaison, basic H&S).

Work Environment

Our approach to achieving targets is akin to no other—organic and strategic, ensuring long-term relationships with clients, expansion into new markets, and superior returns for stakeholders.

Our principles:

• Ethical Aligned to Our Clients' Objectives
• Associative and Complementary
• United by a Purpose Disciplined,
• Criteria-driven, and Hands-on Environment that Fosters High-Performance

Diversity and Inclusion

Patria is committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Employment decisions are solely based on merit and the specific needs of our business at any time. We invite individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for driving institutional sales to apply and become part of a thriving partnership that aims to create lasting impact for both clients and the organization.