Executive Assistant – Business and Strategy

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About the Role

Executive Assistant – Business and Strategy

You will operate in a dual capacity: part trusted executive partner, part analytical problem-solver. Whether it’s structuring business decisions, conducting research, building financial models, or ensuring that critical projects move forward on time your role will be to keep the engine running smoothly while also influencing the road ahead.

This role demands intelligence, discretion, resourcefulness, and drive. In return, it offers unmatched exposure to leadership, cross-functional teams, and the inner workings of a business scaling across high-growth sectors

Key Responsibilities -

Business Strategy & Research

• Conduct primary and secondary research across sectors, geographies, and customer segments

• Build and maintain financial models for business plans, pricing strategies, unit economics, and expansion plans

• Support in preparing investor presentations, board review decks, and strategy documents

• Assist in evaluating new opportunities (markets, products, partnerships), including ROI and feasibility studies

Strategic Projects & Operational Excellence

• Shadow key projects and ensure progress against goals and timelines

• Track business OKRs, escalate risks, and surface insights to enable faster decision-making

• Collaborate with function heads to solve operational roadblocks and unlock growth

• Identify inefficiencies and support continuous improvement in processes, communication, and team effectiveness

Executive & Program Management

• Manage and prioritize the Business Head’s schedule, calendar, and meetings

• Coordinate and prepare for internal and external meetings including agendas, pre-reads, and post-meeting action tracking

• Act as a central point of coordination between cross-functional teams (sales, design, CRM, ops, tech, finance)

• Handle confidential documents, communication, and follow-ups with professionalism and discretion

• Plan and coordinate business travel, itineraries, and event participation

What We’re Looking For

• 4-8 years of relevant experience in business strategy, consulting, founder’s office, or executive assistant roles with strategic depth

• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; must be comfortable with financial models, reports, and analytical tools

• Structured thinker with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguous problems

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the confidence to interact with senior stakeholders

• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and bias for action

• Proven ability to handle high-responsibility roles with maturity and discretion

• MBA or similar background is a plus, but not mandatory