Executive Assistant to CEO

3 years

4 - 0 Lacs

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Executive Assistant to the Founder

We are in search of an exceptional, highly-driven Executive Assistant to serve as the Founder’s right hand, thought partner, and operational linchpin. This is not a typical administrative role—it’s a high-stakes position that demands strategic thinking, flawless execution, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will possess an analytical mindset, elite communication skills, and the judgment to handle sensitive and mission-critical information with absolute discretion.

This role is suited for individuals who thrive when solving complex problems, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring alignment between leadership, investors, partners, and internal teams.

Core Responsibilities

  • Executive Support & Calendar Mastery
  • Manage and optimize the Founder’s calendar, balancing strategic priorities, meetings, travel, and high-level commitments across time zones without missing a beat.
  • Communication Stewardship

Serve as the primary liaison between the Founder, board members, investors, clients, and external partners; triage incoming communication, draft high-stakes correspondence, and ensure alignment across stakeholders.

  • Meeting & Event Management

Lead preparation, coordination, and follow-up for board meetings, leadership off-sites, investor discussions, and cross-functional strategy sessions—ensuring materials, insights, and next steps are clearly defined and delivered on time.Drive business initiatives by synthesizing data, preparing reports, conducting market research, and identifying operational inefficiencies. Provide actionable insights that influence key decisions.Optimize workflows, identify gaps in communication, implement tools and systems, and build processes that scale with the company’s rapid growth.Handle sensitive financial, operational, and employee data with the highest integrity and discretion, while establishing trust at all organizational levels.Anticipate the needs of the Founder, streamline daily operations, and act as a sounding board for strategic decisions, providing thoughtful recommendations without overstepping bounds.What We’re Looking For

  • Strategic Research & Analysis
  • Operational Excellence
  • Confidentiality & Trust
  • Leadership Enablement
  • Experience:
  • 3+ years as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or high-level operations role in a startup, healthcare, or corporate environment. Prior experience supporting founders or C-suite executives is highly preferred.
  • Skills:
  • Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities under dynamic conditions.
  • Superior written and verbal communication—able to draft, edit, and present clear, concise documents for diverse audiences.
  • Strong analytical thinking, comfortable with data, research, and problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in productivity tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, project management platforms like Notion, Asana, or Trello).
  • Ability to manage competing priorities without losing sight of long-term goals.
  • Personal Attributes:
  • High emotional intelligence and tact in dealing with sensitive situations.
  • Proactive mindset; anticipates challenges and acts before problems arise.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality as non-negotiable traits.
  • Resilience and calm under pressure, with the ability to pivot quickly.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit—comfortable with ambiguity and evolving responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,279.40 - ₹55,585.70 per month

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Leave encashment
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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