Executive Assistant to CTO — Global Ops & Strategy

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise is hiring an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to partner with the CTO and support the Global Engineering & Technology organization across North America. This role manages the CTO’s calendar, coordinates complex travel, and leads leadership events with a focus on operational excellence and strategic partnership.

You will work closely with senior leaders, facilitate recruiting support, and help create scalable processes using AI and automation, while maintaining discretion and high

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a senior executive in a fast-paced global organization.
• Managed complex calendars and multiple time zones with discretion.
• Demonstrates strong judgement, prioritization, and decision-making.
• Proactive with ability to anticipate needs and prepare accordingly.
• Experience coordinating international travel and leadership events end-to-end.
• Comfort with using technology, AI and automation to streamline workflows.
• Contributes to building scalable processes and supports recruiting efforts.

Responsibilities

• Own the CTO's complex global calendar across North America, Europe and Asia.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner, prepping for meetings and tracking actions.
• Build relationships with the Engineering Leadership Team and senior executives.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel itineraries.
• Own leadership events and offsites including Dev Lead offsites and Tech Day.
• Support senior recruiting and leadership sessions, coordinating interviews.
• Improve executive office operations with technology and automation.
• Contribute to Wise's BOSS community and share best practices.

Skills

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Executive support

Event planning

Recruiting support

Automation & AI awareness

Job description

Wise is hiring an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to partner with the CTO and support the Global Engineering & Technology organization across North America. This role manages the CTO’s calendar, coordinates complex travel, and leads leadership events with a focus on operational excellence and strategic partnership.

You will work closely with senior leaders, facilitate recruiting support, and help create scalable processes using AI and automation, while maintaining discretion and high