Executive Assistant to Co-Founder & CEO
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 6-15 LPA)
Min Experience: 2 years
Location: Hyderabad
JobType: full-time
We are seeking a highly dependable and proactive Executive Assistant to provide strategic, administrative, and operational support to senior leadership. This role is critical in ensuring seamless day-to-day functioning by managing schedules, priorities, communication, and execution across multiple initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as a central coordination point, enabling efficient time management, decision-making, and workflow continuity. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. It is best suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment and can anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and ensure smooth execution of both professional and operational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Calendar & Priority Management
- Manage and optimize daily schedules, ensuring effective time utilization
- Prioritize meetings, calls, and tasks based on urgency and importance
- Act as a gatekeeper to streamline requests and avoid scheduling conflicts
- Adjust plans dynamically to accommodate changing priorities
Travel, Meetings & Coordination
- Plan and coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics
- Schedule meetings and prepare agendas, notes, and briefing materials
- Track action items, follow-ups, and key discussion points
- Handle last-minute changes and urgent scheduling needs
Strategic & Execution Support
- Track key initiatives and ensure timely execution across teams
- Maintain trackers, dashboards, and status reports
- Follow up with cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables are met
- Support planning, reviews, and decision-making processes
Cross-Functional & Operational Support
- Coordinate across departments to ensure alignment and smooth operations
- Assist with internal processes, vendor coordination, and basic administrative tasks
- Support leadership meetings, internal reviews, and organizational activities
Communication & Information Management
- Act as a liaison between leadership and internal/external stakeholders
- Prepare reports, summaries, presentations, and documentation
- Maintain organized records of key information, discussions, and decisions
Events & Executive Support
- Assist in planning and executing meetings, events, and leadership sessions
- Manage logistics for internal and external engagements
- Provide additional support to ensure continuity and efficiency in daily operations
Confidential & High-Trust Support
- Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality
- Support urgent and high-priority matters with reliability and responsiveness
- Maintain professionalism and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior EA, or in Founder’s Office roles
- Experience supporting senior leadership such as Founder, CEO, or CXO-level executives
- Strong calendar management and prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- High level of organization, multitasking, and attention to detail
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and scheduling tools
- Experience using tools like Notion, Jira, Asana, or Trello (preferred)
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Strong ownership mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Calm, dependable, and adaptable with strong interpersonal presence