Executive Assistant to CEO - Fintech Startup

Job Description

BURKE+CO.

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THE GIST:

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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.

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This role offers significant ownership and is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys being close to the action and wants a big, meaty role!

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THE NITTY GRITTY:

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• Own a highly dynamic calendar, travel schedule, and day-to-day logistics, ensuring the CEO is prepared and positioned for what’s ahead
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• Operate several steps ahead of the CEO, anticipating needs, identifying potential issues, and proactively solving problems before they arise
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• Build and implement systems, processes, and efficiencies that improve the CEO’s workflow and overall effectiveness
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• Prepare the CEO for meetings, leadership discussions, presentations, and high-priority conversations by ensuring they have the right information, materials, and context
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• Help coordinate priorities across the leadership team and ensure important follow-ups, commitments, and details never fall through the cracks
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• Manage communication and logistics with investors, shareholders, political contacts, and other high-profile stakeholders with professionalism and discretion
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• Partner closely with the broader leadership team on projects, priorities, and special initiatives
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• Take ownership of high-priority projects and jump in wherever needed in a fast-moving, constantly evolving environment
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• Provide occasional personal support and logistics for the CEO as needed
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• Support select aspects of the CEO’s family office and related activities
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• Leverage technology, AI, and automation tools to streamline workflows, improve organization, and make the CEO more effective
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THE ESSENTIALS:

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• 8+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
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• Experience supporting founders/c-level executives within within startup and/or high-growth tech space highly preferred
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• Exceptional organizational skills and an almost obsessive attention to detail
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• Highly intelligent, quick-thinking, and able to process information rapidly
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• Naturally proactive and intuitive
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• Comfortable operating with significant ambiguity and minimal structure
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• Strong business judgment and an ability to understand the "why" behind the work
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• Technologically sophisticated and excited to use tools and automation to create efficiencies
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• Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with senior executives, investors, shareholders, and other influential stakeholders
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• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion
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THE CHERRY ON TOP:

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• You'll have significant ownership and the opportunity build out the infrastructure, systems, & processes
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• Join a company during their exciting upwards trajectory!
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LOCATION: New York City (Onsite)

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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. 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