Strategic Executive Assistant to Product & Engineering Leaders

Plaid Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Equity opportunities

Equity/Commission depending on role

Job summary

Plaid is seeking an Executive Assistant to empower Product and Engineering leaders by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and handling board logistics and onsite events. You will operate as a trusted partner, balancing discretion with proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced tech environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, travel planning, budget oversight, and supporting executives to focus on high-impact work.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience providing administrative or project support 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 with strong ownership.
• Motivated self-starter who can execute with discretion in a dynamic setting.
• Agility to respond to changing priorities and proactive in anticipating needs of others.
• High emotional intelligence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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: Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and logistics for leaders
• Relationship Development: Partner with leaders and teams internally and externally with discretion
• Meeting Coordination: Coordinate internal meetings, track agendas, and circulate action items
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects, draft team-wide communications, and manage onsite events
• Travel Planning: Manage complex travel arrangements
• Team Connection Logistics: Plan onsites and team events, vendor management
• Financial Administration: Provide budget oversight and manage expenses across teams

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Project management

Relationship building

Ambiguity tolerance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Plaid is seeking an Executive Assistant to empower Product and Engineering leaders by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing materials, and handling board logistics and onsite events. You will operate as a trusted partner, balancing discretion with proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced tech environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, travel planning, budget oversight, and supporting executives to focus on high-impact work.