Our client, an innovative on-line business lending company based in Ft. Lauderdale, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the firm’s dynamic and entrepreneurial Founder/CEO. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be a true “right hand” to a very busy executive managing day to day operations in a fast-paced “high touch.” environment. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience supporting an entrepreneurial high-level executive, preferably in the finance space at a smaller type firm.  This is a 5 day a week role in the office. 

About the Job:

·         Provide seamless day-to-day support to the CEO, managing a complex and fluid calendar with ever-shifting priorities

·         Coordinate and handle domestic and international travel arrangements with detailed itineraries

·         Prioritize emails and craft responses on his behalf

·         Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients, partners, and high-profile contacts with diplomacy

·         Draft, edit, and manage high-level correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials

·         Attend meetings as needed; take notes and follow-up on action items

·         Plan events, dinners

·         Handle special projects

·         Base Salary Plus Bonus, Comprehensive Health Coverage

About You:

·         Minimum 8+ years of experience supporting a high-level executive in a fast-paced environment

·         Prior experience in a “high-touch” support role—you understand the importance of nuance, detail-orientation and excellence

·         Superior organizational skills; proactive with the ability to change gears quickly

·         Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·         Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an interest and proficiency in AI

·         Discreet, trustworthy, and capable of handling confidential information with integrity

·         Resourceful, proactive with an entrepreneurial spirit and a “no task too small” attitude