Executive Assistant to CEO

<p><strong>About OpenFX</strong></p> <p>OpenFX is on a mission to become the global backbone for cross-border FX transactions. We are building the infrastructure to power the next generation of cross-border payment systems for institutions. The team's execution has been exceptional, and we're scaling remarkably. We're backed by Accel, Atomico, M13, Northzone, NFX, Pantara and other top-tier investors.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>We're hiring an Executive Assistant to support our CEO. This is not an entry-level EA role or an office management position. We are looking for someone with 8+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, with direct experience supporting C-suite executives at high-growth startups or fast-scaling technology companies. You should have been through the chaos of a company scaling quickly and know how to create order out of it.</p> <p>You would be based in Bangalore and report to the COO. You will be the CEO's primary point of operational support: managing his calendar across global time zones, coordinating travel, preparing briefing materials, tracking action items from leadership meetings, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks in a fast-moving environment.</p> <p>The right person for this role is someone who has supported founders or C-level executives at startups that were growing fast — companies where priorities shift quickly, context-switching is constant, and the EA is a true force multiplier rather than a scheduler. If your experience is primarily at large, stable corporations with established support structures, this will feel very different.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage the CEO's calendar across global time zones (India, US, EU, UK, UAE), proactively resolving conflicts and ensuring optimal time allocation aligned to company priorities.</li> <li>Coordinate complex international travel logistics including flights, visas, accommodations, and ground transportation across multiple jurisdictions.</li> <li>Prepare briefing documents, meeting agendas, and pre-reads for board meetings, investor meetings, regulatory discussions, and internal leadership syncs.</li> <li>Track and follow up on action items from executive meetings, ensuring accountability across the leadership team.</li> <li>Manage information flow to and from the CEO — triaging communications, flagging urgent matters, and ensuring the right people have the right context.</li> <li>Coordinate logistics for leadership offsites, board meetings, and key company events.</li> <li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.</li> <li>Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal teams, external partners, investors, and board members.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Are Looking For</strong></p> <p><strong>Must-haves:</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, with direct experience supporting CEO or C-suite executives.</li> <li>Prior experience at high-growth startups or fast-scaling technology companies is required. You need to have operated in environments where things move fast, priorities shift, and you're expected to anticipate needs before they're articulated.</li> <li>Expert-level calendar and time management skills across multiple global time zones.</li> <li>Experience coordinating complex international travel across multiple countries and jurisdictions.</li> <li>Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.</li> <li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.</li> <li>High discretion and mature judgment in handling confidential information.</li> <li>Comfort with ambiguity and ability to operate independently with minimal direction.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What helps you stand out:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience supporting a CEO or founder at a fintech, payments, or financial services company.</li> <li>Experience working in a globally distributed company across India, US, and European time zones.</li> <li>Familiarity with tools like Notion, Slack, Google Workspace, and Rippling.</li> <li>Experience preparing board materials and investor meeting logistics.</li> <li>Prior experience in a company that scaled from under 100 to over 200 people.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits package benchmarked to your location.</li> <li>Equity in a rapidly growing company.</li> <li>Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup at the forefront of fintech innovation.</li> <li>Opportunity to make a significant impact on global financial infrastructure.</li> <li>Collaborative work culture with emphasis on personal and professional growth.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <p>Competitive base salary benchmarked to Bangalore market rates, plus equity. We'll share specific ranges during the process.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Send your resume along with a short note on why this role interests you and your relevant experience supporting executives at high-growth companies. We value directness over polish.</p> <p><em>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.</em></p>