Executive Assistant to the CEO
Skills
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What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- 7+ years of executive assistant or similar administrative experience
- 2-4+ years supporting a CEO or Founder strongly preferred
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate at Board and executive level
- Sound independent judgment and decision-making
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Trusted partner
- Highly organised
- Discreet
- Proactive
- Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
Day to day
- Act as a trusted strategic partner and force multiplier for the CEO, enabling high-impact work through sharp coordination and proactive support.
- Manage a complex calendar, triage incoming requests, and keep meetings, deadlines, and priorities moving with precision.
- Coordinate travel, external engagements, executive materials, and board logistics while handling confidential information with exceptional discretion.