Executive Assistant to the CEO

LendingTree•Seattle, WA

23h•$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will play a critical role in optimizing the CEO’s effectiveness, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and serving as a trusted partner and gatekeeper. This position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, organizational skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly innovative environment. The Executive Assistant will manage daily communication with LendingTree leadership, external stakeholders, board members, and other key partners.

Requirements

7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-level executives, preferably in a high-growth tech, fintech, or startup environment.
Proven ability to manage complex calendars, projects, and priorities with minimal oversight
Experience planning board meeting, such as scheduling, preparing materials, and follow-up communications.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with FinTech companies, startup operations, or financial services.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to deal professionally with internal and external partners at all levels as friendly facilitator.
Self-motivated; able to work with little or no guidance and make sound decisions under pressure.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Slack, and other modern productivity tools such as Confluence and SharePoint.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and innovative environment.
Experience working in Public company.
Ability to travel occasionally.
Flexibility to be available after hours/on weekends to support meetings and handle urgent issues.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Manage complex calendar and scheduling needs, ensuring optimal time management and alignment with strategic priorities.
Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings, including agendas, briefs, presentations, and follow-ups.
Act as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
Manage domestic travel arrangements, including itineraries and logistics.
Serve as a proxy to the CEO in various types of communications.
Track and help drive key initiatives and projects, ensuring timely follow-up and accountability.
Assist with board communications, materials, and meeting scheduling and logistics.
Prepare detailed written communications, reports, and executive summaries.
Organize and support meetings, including timely distribution of pre- and post- meeting materials, and ensure CEO is adequately prepared for meetings.
Follow up on action items, including interaction with internal staff as well as external partners
Act as liaison with LendingTree leadership to help align executive priorities.
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve executive processes and systems.
Own special projects, as assigned by the CEO.
Support occasional personal and administrative needs to allow the CEO to focus on strategic leadership.