Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer

At Plaid, our mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. There has never been a better time than now to start building the future of fintech with us. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, and Betterment, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam. #LI-Hybrid

As an EA at Plaid, you will work closely with top-level Executives to help enhance productivity and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. This position requires initiative, attention to detail, the ability to learn quickly and a passion for delivering strategic value in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to the COO (Chief Operating Officer) and another GTM Leader at Plaid
• Work closely with and represent Executive(s) both internally and externally, with composure and discretion
• Heavy scheduling and ability to independently and efficiently own Executive level calendars
• Coordinate internal meetings including, but not limited, to one-on-one meetings, interviews, All Hands, etc
• Own and Drive meeting agendas, including action items and follow ups
• Prepare slide decks and team wide correspondence
• Manage complex travel and coordination
• Plan and execute leadership offsites and events
• Track expenses and manage budget oversight
• Manage additional special projects across GTM, the EA Team, and Plaid

Requirements

• Experience supporting C-level Executives
• 5+ years of EA experience
• Someone who is highly organized and exhibits a strong sense of ownership
• Agility and flexibility in response to changing priorities and needs
• A motivated self-starter who can fearlessly execute and navigate through ambiguity
• A resourceful, natural project manager who is able to think on their feet
• Being proactive— anticipating the needs of others before anyone else
• Emotional intelligence and strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Enjoys partnering with other administrative colleagues across the organization and providing back-up support when necessary
• An understanding that things may come up outside of typical office hours