Executive Assistant - CEO
As Lendo continues to scale, we are looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to directly support our CEO. This role will play a key part in managing day-to-day operations, coordinating priorities, and ensuring the executive office runs efficiently within a fast-paced FinTech environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the CEO’s complex calendar, including scheduling meetings, prioritizing appointments, and resolving conflicts.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas, gathering supporting documents, and attending meetings to capture minutes and action items when required.
Act as a key point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional communication.
Answer and manage phone calls, relay messages and information to the CEO, and monitor, prioritize, and respond to emails and correspondence on their behalf where appropriate.
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas, transportation, and itineraries.
Support the CEO with day-to-day coordination, including attending meetings, external visits, and business-related errands when required.
Track deadlines, follow-ups, key contacts, and business priorities to support effective decision-making and execution.
Maintain and organize confidential records, presentations, reports, and executive documentation.
Support cross-functional coordination across departments and assist in driving alignment on key initiatives.
Handle day-to-day administrative tasks including office coordination, supply management, maintenance requests, and ad-hoc operational support.
Assist in organizing leadership meetings, company events, and executive offsites when required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
2–4 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar executive support role. Previous experience supporting Founders, C-level executives, or senior stakeholders within a fast-paced environment is highly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in Arabic and English required.
Must hold a valid driving license and be comfortable with regular travel and coordination requirements.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, and calendar management tools.
Ability to work independently, remain flexible, and operate effectively under pressure.
Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings until 9:00 PM when required, in line with the CEO’s schedule and business needs.
Knowledge of business etiquette and protocol in a corporate setting.