Strategic Assistant to Product & Engineering Leaders

Plaid; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and/or commission

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Job summary

Plaid is seeking an Executive Assistant to partner with senior Product and Engineering leaders, managing calendars, coordinating complex schedules, and driving cross-functional projects. You will support executives, manage events, travel, and budgets while protecting confidentiality and prioritizing high-impact work.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, strong communication, and seamless partnership across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of administrative or project support experience in a fast-paced tech or high-growth environment.
• Experience directly supporting Directors, Senior Managers, or similar high-level team leads.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrates ownership.
• Motivated self-starter who can navigate ambiguity and execute with discretion.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and anticipate needs of others.
• Strong emotional intelligence with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and provide reliable support across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Partnership: Provide executive and administrative support to 3-4 Product and Engineering leaders/teams
• Calendar Management: Own complex calendars, scheduling, and logistics for leaders
• Relationship Development: Partner with leaders and internal/external teams with discretion
• Meeting Coordination: Arrange internal meetings, track agendas, and circulate action items
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects, draft team communications, manage All Hands logistics
• Travel Planning: Plan complex travel arrangements
• Team Connection Logistics: Plan onsites and team events, vendor management, execution
• Financial Administration: Oversee budgets and manage expenses across teams

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Project coordination

Communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Job description

Plaid is seeking an Executive Assistant to partner with senior Product and Engineering leaders, managing calendars, coordinating complex schedules, and driving cross-functional projects. You will support executives, manage events, travel, and budgets while protecting confidentiality and prioritizing high-impact work.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, strong communication, and seamless partnership across teams in a fast-paced environment.