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Executive Assistant

  • Job Number 530497
  • Type Permanent
  • Location New York, NY
  • Pay $150,000 - $180,000
  • Referral Bonus $250

Executive Assistant

Job Description:

About the Role:
This role will support our CEO. The ideal candidate must work well under pressure in a small company environment and have a can-do attitude for any challenge or task presented. Our company strikes a balance between a traditional corporate organization and a fast-moving fintech.

What You`ll Do:
Executive Support & Calendar Management

  • Own and manage the CEO`s complex and dynamic calendar, ensuring priorities are protected and time is maximized
  • Proactively anticipate scheduling needs, resolve conflicts, and adjust plans in real time with discretion and judgment
    Travel & Logistics Management
  • Plan, book, and manage all aspects of the CEO`s domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries
  • Ensure seamless logistics around business and personal commitments, enabling the CEO to remain focused on priorities
    Meeting & Event Coordination
  • Prepare materials, agendas, and briefings for critical meetings, board sessions, and company-wide events
  • Attend meetings as needed to capture takeaways, track follow-ups, and ensure accountability
  • Coordinate high-touch events and engagements, balancing professional and personal obligations
    Communication & Executive Liaison
  • Assist in refining and editing CEO communications, optimizing for tone, clarity, and accuracy
  • Act as a trusted representative and key liaison between the CEO, leadership team, employees, and external stakeholders
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
    Operational Excellence & Efficiency
  • Drive the smooth operation of the CEO`s office, managing documentation, workflows, and systems
  • Anticipate needs several steps ahead and provide solutions before issues arise.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, optimize time, and enable the CEO to operate at peak effectiveness
    Strategic Project & Task Management
  • Support high-impact projects, research, and preparation of presentations as needed
  • Partner with the CEO to ensure follow-through on key initiatives and organizational priorities
  • Balance day-to-day execution with long-term strategic alignment

    Requirements:

    What You`ll Need:
  • Ability to be in the office 5 days a week, with flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends when required
  • Exceptional proficiency in Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and related productivity tools
  • A proactive, forward-thinking mindset - always planning several steps ahead and anticipating needs
  • A high degree of professionalism, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and execute with urgency
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to craft clear and compelling executive communications
  • Comfort balancing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity
  • A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently, while serving as a trusted partner to the CEO

    Benefits
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Mental health resources
  • Generous paid time off with observed holidays (varies per country)
  • Paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents
  • Up to $2,500 or local equivalent each year to invest in continued education and personal development
  • Up to $900 each year or local equivalent for fitness and wellness reimbursement
  • Company-provided phone (varies by country)
  • For HQ in-office employees, a daily lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, and engaging office space in the Financial District
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits (US only)
  • Employer 401K match (US only)