Executive Assistant

Equinix•New York City, NY

5d•$77,000 - $115,600•Onsite

About The Position

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work. We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Senior Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer, Digital and play a pivotal role within our Digital and Innovation Office. This is not simply an administrative position — it is an opportunity to be a trusted connector, a relationship builder, and a key coordinator across one of the most forward-thinking teams in our organization. The ideal candidate will be intuitive and proactive, anticipating needs and thinking several steps ahead. You will bring a solution-oriented mindset, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills. With a strong customer service ethos and the ability to manage competing priorities seamlessly, you will ensure the COO and the wider Digital & Innovation team operate at their highest level of impact.

Requirements

Proven years experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a complex and demanding calendar and travel schedule, routinely planning, coordinating and scheduling meetings across multiple time zones.
Act as a strategic gatekeeper for the COO's time — prioritizing requests, ensuring alignment with key priorities, and diplomatically declining or redirecting lower-value commitments
Arrange business travel, prepare detailed itineraries and country engagement plans, and process expenses efficiently in Concur. Given the COO's global remit, agenda management during international travel is a significant component of this role
Confidently liaise with senior executives, customers, partners, and relevant external stakeholders. Serve as a trusted liaison between the COO, direct reports, and the wider organization — representing the Digital & Innovation Office with professionalism and discretion
Continuously review, categorize, and action inbox items on behalf of the COO where appropriate. Propose and implement an inbox management approach including automation rules and filtering to maximize focus
Monitor key communication channels (Outlook, Teams, Viva Engage, LinkedIn) and surface critical information in a timely and structured way to keep the COO informed and prepared
Develop meeting materials including background research, participant profiles, previous commitments, and suggested discussion points. Prepare briefing packs ahead of key meetings. Organize and execute meetings, distribute actions, and follow up on commitments to accelerate executive decision-making. Prepare exec summaries following key meetings based off of recordings and transcripts
Plan and organize all hands meetings and high-profile external engagements. Manage venue, catering, AV/video conferencing, IT setup, and security access. Support the setup of Zoom webinars as required, host all hands and town hall meetings
Provide support and program management for strategic projects, employee engagement initiatives, and Digital & Innovation Office programs. Coordinate special projects and department-wide events, like all hands, town halls, and support slide deck creation
Raise purchase orders and manage approvals using Coupa. Facilitate timely approval of invoices for payment. Maintain accurate records of procurement activity
Manage delegated approvals across systems and workflows, ensuring appropriate documentation and escalation where required. Track follow-ups on approvals, signatures, and responses to maintain momentum. Review and manage all travel and expense approvals on behalf of the executive, while using strong judgement regarding approvals and notifications, and discretion
Build and leverage collaborative relationships with Executive Assistants across the company. Actively contribute to a connected and high-performing EA network within the Digital & Innovation Office and beyond
Demonstrate exceptional judgement and the confidence to act on behalf of the COO when appropriate. Handle all sensitive information with the utmost professionalism and discretion through every interaction