Remote Executive Assistant to CEO, Fintech Startup

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Generous annual leave

Health and wellness benefits

Stock options or performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level, remote support to the CEO of a dynamic fintech startup. You will manage a complex calendar, screen communications, and drive strategic projects from a virtual office.

This fully remote role requires outstanding organizational skills, absolute discretion, and proactive problem-solving. You will collaborate with top leadership across time zones to optimize the CEO’s time and enable focus on growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably supporting C-level executives.
• Experience in a fully remote environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the CEO's calendar across multiple time zones.
• Screen and handle CEO communications (emails, calls, mail) with discretion.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread high-level documents and presentations.
• Organize virtual board meetings and executive team gatherings.
• Conduct research on business topics, markets, and potential partners.

Skills

Executive support

Organizational skills

Communication

Self-starter

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Slack

Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level, remote support to the CEO of a dynamic fintech startup. You will manage a complex calendar, screen communications, and drive strategic projects from a virtual office.

This fully remote role requires outstanding organizational skills, absolute discretion, and proactive problem-solving. You will collaborate with top leadership across time zones to optimize the CEO’s time and enable focus on growth initiatives.