At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
About the role
We are seeking a highly organized, fast-moving, and exceptionally detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support the CEO. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment where prioritization, problem-solving, and adaptability are key. You will act as a strategic partner, ensuring the CEO’s time and attention are focused on the highest-impact tasks while proactively managing day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
- Own the CEO’s calendar, ensuring all meetings, deadlines, and priorities are seamlessly managed. Anticipate conflicts and proactively adjust as needed.
- Triage and manage the CEO's daily inbox and Slack/voice messages and ensure nothing is forgotten with same-day responses.
- Keep projects and initiatives on track by following up with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring deliverables are met.
- Organize complex information and data into a decision-ready format. Analyze data and calculate metrics as needed.
- Ensure the CEO is well-prepared for every meeting with briefing documents, background notes, and key questions. Own meeting recaps and follow-up action tracking.
- Identify inefficiencies and improve systems to increase effectiveness and speed.
- Research projects: Conduct competitive intel, market research, and vendor analysis.
- Schedule personal appointments, organize travel arrangements, and manage logistics.
- Track expenses and handle financial admin tasks.
- Interface with co-founder, Head of Marketing, Head of Operations, and other team members.
- Serve as liaison when the CEO is unavailable for meetings/requests.
What We’re Looking For
- Insanely organized: Lives and breathes systems and processes.
- Obsessively proactive: Anticipates needs before being asked, takes initiative constantly.
- Incredibly fast: Same-day (often same-hour) response times.
- Error-free work: No mistakes, high attention to detail.
- Tech-savvy: Internet native, expert with Slack and Google Workspace.
- Spreadsheet competent: Comfortable with basic data analysis in Excel/Google Sheets.
- Client service mindset: Genuinely motivated by making executives' lives easier and doing exceptional work.
- Works independently: Minimal supervision needed, takes ownership, and runs with tasks.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
- Must have supported a CEO or C-level executive.
- Excellent references from past executives.
- Experience in fast-paced, remote-first environments.
Why Join Us?
- This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into high-level decision-making, work closely with an ambitious CEO, and play a crucial role in driving the company’s success. If you are an operator at heart who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment, we want to hear from you.
Working Style Requirements
- Available during US business hours with flexibility.
- Availability to work Full-time (40 hours/week).
- Same-day response time on all communications is mandatory.
- Comfortable receiving direction via Slack, voice messages, and quick calls.
- Thrives on ownership and autonomy.
- Handles sensitive information with complete discretion.
- 100% remote role (Latin America)
- Competitive compensation in USD
- Time Off
- 14 days vacation
- Birthday off
- Health insurance stipend
- Grow and learn at a fast-growing startup