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THE GIST:

Our client, a fast-scaling & venture-backed AI company in the fintech space, is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support several VPs and members of senior leadership. This is the right kind of role for someone who operates with urgency, precision, and sound judgment (and is energized by the pace & nature of an early-stage startup!). You’ll work at the center of a growing company, partnering directly with senior leadership and influencing how time, priorities, and decisions are managed. They are open to candidates based out of either their San Francisco or New York offices (3 days onsite).

This is a high-visibility opportunity to operate as a true partner and make a real impact at the executive level!

THE NITTY GRITTY:

• Own and optimize complex senior executive calendars, across multiple priorities and time zones
• Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, ensuring leadership time is aligned to highest-impact work
• Prepare executives for all meetings by delivering clear agendas, briefings, and context
• Serve as a thought partner and “external brain”
• Manage inboxes and communications—triaging, prioritizing, and drafting responses on behalf of leadership
• Manage up effectively to protect executive time
• Coordinate seamless, end-to-end travel, including detailed itineraries
• Track action items, follow-ups, and key deliverables to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
• Partner cross-functionally to coordinate meetings, initiatives, and leadership engagements
• Support planning and execution of offsites, leadership meetings, and internal events
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and operational efficiency 

THE ESSENTIALS:

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives in high-growth tech startups or venture capital firms
• Experience supporting multiple leaders simultaneously preferred
• Familiarity with modern tools and AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini)
• Highly anticipatory mindset with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they arise
• Confidence and professionalism to manage up and protect executive time
• Exceptional ownership and follow-through
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and sound judgment
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

THE CHERRY ON TOP:

• High-impact, high-visibility role with significant ownership
• Join a fast-growing, venture-backed company building a category-defining, AI-driven platform

LOCATION: San Francisco or New York City (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

COMPENSATION: $150k-175k base salary + equity + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)

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*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. Most offers fall within the mid-range, with the top of the band generally reserved for candidates with extensive, directly relevant backgrounds. Leveling is determined during the interview process