Job Description
Business EA to CEO, Paddington - 22800
£60,000 - £70,0000 + benefits
* Are you a top-tier Executive Assistant ready to make an impact?
* This is a pivotal role at the heart of a fast-growing fintech, offering direct exposure to senior leadership, investors, and strategic decision-making
* We’re looking for a dynamic, highly experienced EA with a proven track record, ideally in finance or fintech, supporting C-suite executives.
* This isn’t your traditional EA role. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects, and actively contributing to how the business operates and grows
* You’ll be entrusted with sensitive information, relied upon in high-pressure situations, and expected to operate with discretion, resilience, and impeccable judgment
* Based in open-plan Paddington office, the role is 4 days in, 1 day remote, with a typical 50-hour workweek.
What You’ll Own
* You will be the Executive Powerhouse and run the CEO’s world; complex diaries, shifting priorities, zero friction
* Keep the COO and Co-Founder moving at pace
* Orchestrate travel and logistics flawlessly, even last-minute
* Be the go-to gatekeeper for top-tier stakeholders
* Deliver polished briefs, decks, and agendas that keep meetings sharp
* Keep Board and committee processes tight, organised, and on track
* Support investor activity; from scheduling to pitch-ready prep
* Provide critical support across legal, compliance, and governance
* Jump into high-priority projects and drive them forward with leadership
* Power day-to-day HR ops; contracts, onboarding, offboarding
* Keep employee records accurate, secure, and compliant
* Help scale people initiatives, comms, and internal processes
* Spot problems before they happen; and solve them fast
* Handle sensitive information with absolute discretion
* Bring structure, clarity, and calm to a fast-moving startup
What Makes You a Great Fit
* Experienced EA) supporting senior leaders in fast-paced environments in finance or tech or both
* Trusted, discreet, and rock-solid with confidential information
* Hands-on exposure to HR processes (contracts, onboarding, offboarding)
* Calm under pressure, resilient, and always one step ahead
* Highly organised with sharp attention to detail
* Confident communicator; from execs to investors to internal teams
* Proactive, adaptable, and happy to go beyond the traditional EA remit
* Genuinely curious about how businesses run behind the scenes
* Languages useful
* Tested IT skills