Senior Executive Assistant

Stealth AI Startup · India

Executive Assistant (EA) to CEO

Experience: 5 – 10 Years of overall experience

Location: Hyderabad ( Work from Office )

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are a fast-growing, founder-led Unicorn organization building in a high-impact, high-velocity environment. We are looking for a highly experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide strategic and operational support to the Founder & CEO.

This is a critical role requiring exceptional ownership, discretion, execution excellence, and prior experience working closely with startup founders or senior leadership in high-growth companies .

Key Responsibilities

CEO Office Management

• Act as the primary point of support to the CEO, managing day-to-day priorities with high efficiency.
• Ensure smooth functioning of the CEO’s office by driving structure, follow-ups, and execution across initiatives.

Calendar & Schedule Management

• Own complex calendar management including internal meetings, external stakeholder discussions, travel schedules, and ad-hoc priorities.
• Proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize the CEO’s time.

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders including leadership team, investors, partners, and clients.
• Draft, review, and manage professional communication on behalf of the CEO when required.

Meeting & Business Support

• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations, and key documents for meetings.
• Attend leadership meetings as needed, capture action items, and ensure timely follow-through.

Travel & Logistics

• Manage end-to-end domestic and international travel planning including itineraries, bookings, and coordination.
• Handle confidential logistics with speed and precision.

Confidentiality & Trust

• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of integrity and discretion.
• Build a trusted working relationship with the CEO, enabling seamless decision-making support.

Special Projects & Execution Support

• Support CEO-led strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Track deliverables, deadlines, and ensure execution discipline across teams.

Required Experience & Skills

• 5–10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting CXOs / Founders.
• Strong experience working in startup or high-growth environments (highly preferred).
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities with strong attention to detail.
• High ownership mindset with ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack, Notion, etc.
• Ability to operate under pressure, with speed, maturity, and professionalism.

Preferred Profile

• Tenured EA who has supported Startup Founders, CEOs, or Leadership Teams in fast-paced setups.
• Experience working with investors, board-level stakeholders, or strategic partners is a plus.
• Someone who thrives in ambiguity and can bring structure to a dynamic environment.

Why Join Us

• Work directly with the Founder & CEO in a high-impact role.
• Opportunity to be at the center of strategic decision-making and execution.
• Fast-paced learning, exposure, and long-term growth path.

Location

This role is based out of Hyderabad and requires in-office presence.