Personal Assistant to startup founder

Job description

We are a fast-growing startup based in India looking for a sharp, proactive Executive Assistant to support our Founder/CEO. This is a high-impact role that requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be the right hand to the CEO, ensuring effective time management, communication flow, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Manage founder's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments across time zones (including global clients/investors).

Organize internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.

Coordinate travel arrangements—flights, hotels, visas, and itineraries.

Travel along with founder whenever required

Draft and manage email communications, business presentations, reports, and investor decks.

Liaise with investors, partners, vendors, and senior stakeholders on behalf of the founder.

Assist in recruitment coordination, onboarding new hires, and managing confidential documentation.

Track project timelines, set reminders, and ensure deadlines are met.

Handle personal and professional tasks that enable the CEO to focus on strategic priorities.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline); MBA or postgraduate degree is a plus.

1–3 years of experience supporting a C-level executive, preferably in a startup, tech, or VC-backed environment.

Fresher's with strong management skills is welcome

Prior experience with Indian business operations and familiarity with global etiquette.

Skills & Tools

Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail).

Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Familiarity with tools like Zoom, Slack, Notion, Trello, and WhatsApp for Business.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven.

Strong understanding of confidentiality and time-sensitive decision-making.

Comfortable managing tasks under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualities

Previous exposure to investor relations, pitch decks, or fundraising documentation.

Startup hustle mindset—flexible, adaptive, and action-oriented.

Ability to work odd hours occasionally, especially during fundraising or product launches.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work closely with founders and be part of strategic decisions.

Fast growth, ownership, and exposure to all aspects of startup operations.

Dynamic and collaborative work culture.

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay

₹30,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Internet reimbursement

Application Question(s)

What's your expected salary ?

Work Location

In person