Personal assistant

Bending Spoons; Milano; On-site; EUR 39,992 - 82,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity at discount

Job summary

Bending Spoons is seeking a proactive assistant to support selected Spooners with personal and professional errands, research, and travel planning. You will distill findings into clear reports and manage communications with discretion, taking ownership of small projects from planning to completion.

You’ll be based in Milan, contribute to a demanding environment, and help team members stay focused on strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Reasoning ability and first-principles thinking are essential.
• Ambition, initiative, and tenacity are highly valued.
• Strong team spirit and willingness to help the team.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) required.

Responsibilities

• Support Spooners by handling personal and professional errands.
• Conduct research on topics and distill findings into concise reports.
• Organize travel arrangements for business and personal trips.
• Manage communications with discretion and efficiency, responding promptly.
• Take ownership of small projects from planning to completion.

Skills

Reasoning ability

First principles thinking

Ambition/Drive

Team spirit

English proficiency

Job description

At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies... A few examples of your responsibilities: Support selected Spooners by handling both personal and professional errands, helping them stay focused on their strategic priorities. Conduct thorough research on various topics relevant to the assisted Spooners, and distill findings into clear, concise reports. Organize travel experiences by coordinating transportation and accommodation for both business and personal trips. Manage communications with discretion and efficiency, responding to requests promptly. Take ownership of small projects from initial planning through to completion.

What we look for: Reasoning ability. Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases. You identify and take care of the details that matter. Drive. You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work. You hold yourself to a high—and rising—bar. Team spirit. You give generously and without the expectation of receiving in return. You support the best idea, not your idea. You're always happy to get your hands dirty to help your team. You’re reliable, honest, and transparent. Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.

What we offer: Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams... Competitive pay and access to company equity at a discounted price. Typically, we offer individuals with limited experience an annual salary of £41,255 in London and €39,892 elsewhere in Europe. For a candidate that we assess as possessing considerable relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between £56,345 and £85,797 in London, and €54,346 and €82,557 elsewhere in Europe... If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.

The selection process: In our screening process, we prioritize verifiable signals of excellence, regardless of seniority... If you pass our screening, you’ll be asked to complete one or more tests.

Before you apply: Bending Spoons is a demanding environment... we expect you to spend most days in our Milan office during your first few months with us, regardless of your long-term work location. Strong reasoning ability and first-principles thinking, High ambition, initiative, and tenacity, Collaborative team spirit, Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)