Job Description
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.