Executive Assistant to CEO (Fast‑Growing Tech Company)

About the role

Atera is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its CEO in a fast‑growing global technology company. The role is pivotal in managing the CEO’s daily workflow, ensuring priorities, logistics and execution are handled with precision.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage a highly complex, dynamic calendar, prioritising time based on business and leadership needs.
• Proactively plan, protect and optimise the CEO’s time, including buffers, focus blocks and rapid adjustments.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings end‑to‑end, handling preparation, logistics and follow‑up.
• Plan and manage complex international and domestic travel, including itineraries, visas and last‑minute changes.
• Support logistics for board meetings, leadership offsites and executive‑level events.
• Act as a trusted point of coordination between the CEO and senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive professional and personal matters with absolute discretion and sound judgment.
• Operate with full ownership to reduce noise, friction and distractions from the CEO’s day‑to‑day work.

Required profile

• 5+ years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO or C‑level executive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth startup.
• Native‑level or near‑native English (written and spoken).
• Experience working daily in English with senior executives, board members and global stakeholders.
• Background in a global SaaS or technology company.
• Hands‑on experience across time zones and with international stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal judgment and exceptional reliability.
• Ability to operate independently, anticipate needs and solve problems before they escalate.

Required skills

• High proficiency in Google Workspace.
• High proficiency in Slack.
• High proficiency in Zoom.
• Experience with executive‑level task or project management tools.