Executive Assistant to the CEO

• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO, anticipating needs and proactively removing friction from day-to-day operations.
• Develop a deep understanding of how the CEO works, including his preferences, priorities and rhythms. Use it to continuously refine the processes and routines that support him, proposing improvements and adapting to his working style.
• Help protect the CEO's time by anticipating conflicts and competing demands, and bringing forward the information he needs to decide where his time goes.
• Prepare the CEO for meetings by ensuring materials are complete, accurate, and delivered in advance; highlight key decisions, deadlines, and risks.
• Maintain clear documentation of the CEO's preferences, key processes and contacts, so that his support stays consistent and resilient.

• Manage the CEO's professional and personal calendar, balancing competing demands across multiple time zones. Anticipate conflicts and surface trade-offs for his decision.
• Plan end-to-end travel from the CEO's objectives: itineraries, relevant meetings and logistics, with all arrangements coordinated for smooth execution.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, agendas, materials, and virtual or onsite arrangements.
• Maintain a forward-looking view of the CEO's schedule and keep the relevant teams and stakeholders informed of plans and changes, so they can prepare in advance.

• Manage the CEO's inbox by filtering, categorizing and prioritizing incoming communications, surfacing what needs his attention, and responding within agreed guidelines.
• Draft correspondence and partner communications for the CEO's review, and assist in preparing presentations and briefing materials.
• Manage expenses, receipts, invoices and related documentation across business and personal accounts, coordinating with finance and accounting teams as needed.
• Handle day-to-day administration, including filing, records and documentation, with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Provide personal support across the CEO's broader affairs with professionalism, discretion and sound judgment.

• Coordinate with senior leaders and teams across the CEO's business and personal operations to align schedules, track deliverables, and keep the CEO informed on key workflows.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for the CEO's internal and external network, representing his office with credibility, discretion and tact
• Maintain an organized record of the CEO's key relationships and contacts, including context, history and priorities, to support how he engages his network.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years supporting C-suite executives or principals, including significant experience supporting a CEO, founder or high-profile individual directly.
• Familiarity with financial markets and trading environments is a plus.
• A strategic systems thinker who continuously refines processes, and knows when to propose changes and when to adapt to the principal's preferences.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle high volume, competing priorities and last-minute changes.
• Executive-level written and verbal communication, with the polish and judgment to interact credibly with senior leaders and external partners.
• Unquestionable discretion and integrity, trusted with confidential information and sensitive relationships.
• Service-oriented and low-ego, comfortable operating in the background and measuring success by the principal's effectiveness.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to support extended hours during key events, travel or urgent matters.

• Fast-paced, high-standards environment supporting a CEO across business and personal priorities, where accuracy, speed and discretion are essential.
• On-site role based in the Chicago office, with awareness of market hours and international time zones.
• Flexibility for evening or weekend availability around travel, key events or time-sensitive matters.

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $200,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.