BUSINESSNEXT - Executive Assistant - CEO Office

The Opportunity:

The Executive Assistant to the CEO plays a critical role in supporting the CEO and the organization in achieving its objectives. This position requires a proactive and organized individual with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. The Executive Assistant will work closely with the CEO to ensure efficient time management, effective communication and alignment with organizational goal.

Objectives aligned to this role:

This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Ability to work independently and proactively is important to the role. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment are critical success factors.

What would you do?

- Be a true partner to the CEO in our journey to build decacorn.

- You would work on the strategic initiatives in coordinating the CEO's outreach activities.

- You would require collaborating with internal as well external stakeholder and should be able to, track multiple threads across multiple departments and push them for closure. Independently to follow up and ensure the results promised to CEO office.

- You would be required to match up and talk to departmental heads for OKR's tracking, helping form summary, actions and Next steps.

- You will also be responsible for follow-up on meetings. This includes ensuring that all action items and decisions made during meetings are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

- With prior experience / training in Coaching, should be able to use the techniques to help create "Aha" Moments.

- Happy disposition, ability to match the punishing schedule of a CEO life with global operations.

- Inspire trust, demonstrate inspiring leadership characteristics

- You will be required to maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information and ensure that all information is handled in a professional and discreet manner.

Required Skills:

- Strong work tenure: 6+ years of experience supporting C- Level Executives.

- You should be well aware of the technology trends, various productivity tools, ability to leverage ChatGPT and various focus management tools.

- High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, and funded partners

- Good problem-solving skills, independent thinker, ability to hold ground despite intimidation.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Excellent PowerPoint and excel skills.

- Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.

- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and compartmentalize.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Academic Qualification:

- Bachelor's degree along with Master's in business administration or related field from a reputed college/university

- Proficient in effectively communicating with internal stakeholders across various domains, including technology and business.