Executive Assistant

EduFund; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Statutory benefits such as PF & Gratuity

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Job summary

A leading education finance platform in Maharashtra is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director. This full-time role involves managing schedules, organizing documents, and ensuring the Director can focus on strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience and exceptional organizational skills. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to strategic decision-making in the fintech sector.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director's calendar and schedule meetings.
• Serve as the primary contact between the Director and stakeholders.
• Prepare and organize documents for meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Trello

Job description

Overview

EduFund is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant reporting to the Director. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth functioning of leadership operations by managing day-to-day priorities, enabling the Director to focus on strategic initiatives. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate domestic and international travel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Director and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and organize documents, presentations, and reports for meetings.
• Track key deliverables, monitor deadlines, and ensure timely completion of action items.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support in preparing board meeting materials, investor updates, and business reviews.
• Conduct research, compile data, and develop briefing notes to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with special projects, events, and organizational initiatives as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and filing systems (both digital and physical).

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar role supporting senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Trello).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• (Preferred) Experience in fintech, startups, or investment/financial services.

What You Can Expect in Return

• Health insurance
• Statutory benefits such as PF & Gratuity
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to strategic decision-making in a high-growth fintech startup
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture

About EduFund

EduFund is an early-stage platform that helps Indian parents plan for their child's higher education in advance. Our product allows families to invest for education, access education loans, and receive competitive scholarships. Founded in 2020 by Eela Dubey (NYU ’13) and Arindam Sengupta (Princeton ’12), EduFund is backed by $5M+ funding from investors such as MassMutual Ventures, Kunal Shah, and DSP Investment Managers. Headquartered in Ahmedabad with branches in Mumbai and Pune, our team comprises professionals from Reliance, Goldman Sachs, CRISIL, and more. At EduFund, we combine passion with purpose to create meaningful impact in the education-fintech space.

Skills: discretion & confidentiality, communication skills, organization & time management

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

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