Executive Assistant to CEO - Fintech Startup

BURKE+CO. GIST:Our client, a rapidly growing & founder-led fintech startup, is looking for a stellar Executive Assistant to support their entrepreneurial CEO/Founder. The ideal candidate is someone who can operate as a genuine right hand, bring structure to a fast-moving and often unstructured environment, and will build a true partnership with the CEO. They are looking for someone with a track record of success supporting founders within startup and/or high-growth tech space.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
This role offers significant ownership and is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys being close to the action and wants a big, meaty role!

THE NITTY GRITTY:Own a highly dynamic calendar, travel schedule, and day-to-day logistics, ensuring the CEO is prepared and positioned for what’s aheadOperate several steps ahead of the CEO, anticipating needs, identifying potential issues, and proactively solving problems before they ariseBuild and implement systems, processes, and efficiencies that improve the CEO’s workflow and overall effectivenessPrepare the CEO for meetings, leadership discussions, presentations, and high-priority conversations by ensuring they have the right information, materials, and contextHelp coordinate priorities across the leadership team and ensure important follow-ups, commitments, and details never fall through the cracksManage communication and logistics with investors, shareholders, political contacts, and other high-profile stakeholders with professionalism and discretionPartner closely with the broader leadership team on projects, priorities, and special initiativesTake ownership of high-priority projects and jump in wherever needed in a fast-moving, constantly evolving environmentProvide occasional personal support and logistics for the CEO as neededSupport select aspects of the CEO’s family office and related activitiesLeverage technology, AI, and automation tools to streamline workflows, improve organization, and make the CEO more effective
THE ESSENTIALS:8+ years of experience as an Executive AssistantExperience supporting founders/c-level executives within within startup and/or high-growth tech space highly preferredExceptional organizational skills and an almost obsessive attention to detailHighly intelligent, quick-thinking, and able to process information rapidlyNaturally proactive and intuitiveComfortable operating with significant ambiguity and minimal structureStrong business judgment and an ability to understand the "why" behind the workTechnologically sophisticated and excited to use tools and automation to create efficienciesExcellent communication skills and confidence interacting with senior executives, investors, shareholders, and other influential stakeholdersWillingness to travel internationally on occasion
THE CHERRY ON TOP:You'll have significant ownership and the opportunity build out the infrastructure, systems, & processesJoin a company during their exciting upwards trajectory!
LOCATION: New York City (Onsite)
COMPENSATION: $180k-250k base salary + benefits (exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and expertise)
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*Compensation is aligned with experience, level, and role scope. xzbcwsv 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