Manager, Executive Assistant to the CEO

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Executive Assistant to support our CEO. This role goes beyond traditional administrative duties. You will act as a trusted advisor and operational partner, ensuring the CEO’s time is optimized, priorities are managed, and communication flows seamlessly across stakeholders. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

How you will create impact:

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with the CEO on strategic initiatives, research, and decision-making support
• Calendar & Travel Management: Own the CEO’s calendar, prioritize meetings, and coordinate complex travel and logistics
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal or external stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-ups and clear communication
• Project Oversight: Lead and track special projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met
• Board & Leadership Support: Prepare materials for board meetings, investor updates, and executive leadership sessions
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Operational Efficiency: Streamline workflows and implement tools to enhance the CEO’s productivity
• Event Coordination: Plan and execute executive-level meetings, offsites, and strategic events

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Experience:
• Minimum 6 years in a strategic executive support role, preferably in fintech, payments, or a global tech company
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, or a related field
• Skills:
• Strong business acumen and proactive mindset
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and productivity tools
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, high-growth environment

Interview rounds & assessments:

• Table for Two:
• A brief chat with one of our Recruiters to assess your foundational competencies and provide an overview of TerraPay.
• Beyond the Bio:
• A discussion with an SME or the RM to evaluate your role-specific knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the company and team dynamics.
• Manager Meetup:
• A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out potential career growth.
• Let’s Collab:
• A cross-functional round that offers insights into other teams and functions and explores how your role aligns with them. (Only if recommended by the Hiring Manager.)
• Hot Seat:
• A cultural fit round that includes an overview of the company’s core values and long-term plans.

Benefits

Our culture & core values:

At TerraPay, we don’t just talk about our values—we live by them. Humility, ownership & responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowerment are the principles that guide everything we do. If you’re looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be.

With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a generous leave policy, we’ve got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities.