Executive Assistant to the CEO

About Kredete Kredete is building the financial infrastructure connecting people, companies, and institutions across markets. What started as a consumer app for the immigrant economy became something bigger: real-time payments infrastructure connecting global markets. Kredete operates across 60+ markets, backed by 10+ regulatory licenses and deep partnerships, powering consumers, corporates, banks, and fintechs on a single settlement layer. Our mission is access: for people who deserve financial visibility, for companies that deserve efficient global rails, and for markets that deserve to be connected to the world economy on equal terms About The Role We're looking for a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant to partner closely with our CEO. This is more than a traditional administrative role—it's an opportunity to become a trusted business partner who helps maximize executive effectiveness and drive operational excellence across the company. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, exercises sound judgment, maintains the highest level of discretion, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and ensure the CEO can focus on the company's highest-impact initiatives. What You Will Do Executive Support • Manage the CEO's calendar, travel, meetings, and daily priorities. • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up action items. • Screen and prioritize incoming requests, ensuring alignment with executive priorities. • Draft and manage executive correspondence and communications. • Travel globally as needed. Strategic & Operational Support • Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely follow-through across teams. • Track key action items, deadlines, and executive priorities. • Support board meetings, investor communications, customer engagements, and leadership meetings. • Conduct research, prepare summaries, and organize information to support executive decision-making. • Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as needed. • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the New York office, help maintain a professional, welcoming and high-performing work environment. Executive Operations • Coordinate domestic and international travel, logistics, and itineraries. • Manage expense reporting, document organization, and administrative processes. • Build and maintain efficient systems that improve executive productivity. • Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders. • Partner closely with the CEO and co-founders to coordinate priorities, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives. Who You Are • 3+ years of experience supporting a C-level executive or senior leadership team in a high-growth environment. • Experience in a startup, fintech, SaaS, consulting, venture-backed, or other fast-paced organization is strongly preferred. • Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. • High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and impeccable discretion. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, and modern productivity tools. • A proactive, resourceful mindset with a bias toward ownership and execution. What Success Looks Like • You anticipate needs before they arise. • You bring structure and clarity to a fast-moving environment. • You execute with urgency while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. • You communicate effectively with executives, investors, partners, and team members. • You earn trust through reliability, sound judgment, and absolute confidentiality. • You enable the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness by removing friction and driving execution. What We Offer • Work directly with senior leadership on high-impact strategic initiatives. • Gain exposure to fundraising, investor relations, international expansion, and product strategy. • Help shape the future of cross-border financial infrastructure. • Join a fast-growing company where strong performers are given ownership, visibility, and opportunities for growth. • Competitive Compensation (Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and location.) Why Join Kredete • Compensation + Equity package (only applies to senior roles) • Opportunity to help shape the future of cross-border financial infrastructure • High-impact role with direct visibility into company growth and strategy • Small, high-performing teams with strong ownership and autonomy • Fast execution environment with meaningful career growth opportunities • Exposure to global markets, fintech innovation, and emerging payment systems • Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on building products customers genuinely love Opportunity: At Kredete, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and all applicants seeking employment with us are strictly based on merit, competency and qualifications. We do not discriminate based on religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital or family status, disability or gender. 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3+ years of experience supporting a C-level executive or senior leadership team in a high-growth environment. Experience in a startup, fintech, SaaS, consulting, venture-backed, or other fast-paced organization is strongly preferred. Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and impeccable discretion. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, and modern productivity tools. A proactive, resourceful mindset with a bias toward ownership and execution.

Executive Support: Manage the CEO's calendar, travel, meetings, and daily priorities; Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up action items; Screen and prioritize incoming requests, ensuring alignment with executive priorities; Draft and manage executive correspondence and communications; Travel globally as needed.\nStrategic & Operational Support: Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely follow-through across teams; Track key action items, deadlines, and executive priorities; Support board meetings, investor communications, customer engagements, and leadership meetings; Conduct research, prepare summaries, and organize information to support executive decision-making; Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as needed; Oversee the day-to-day operations of the New York office, help maintain a professional, welcoming and high-performing work environment.\nExecutive Operations: Coordinate domestic and international travel, logistics, and itineraries; Manage expense reporting, document organization, and administrative processes; Build and maintain efficient systems that improve executive productivity; Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders; Partner closely with the CEO and co-founders to coordinate priorities, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives.