Executive Assistant

Plaid • New York, NY

1d • $96,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Plaid’s Executive Assistant team sits within the People Team and partners closely with senior leaders. Executive Assistants are trusted, strategic partners who help leaders focus on high-impact work, including managing complex calendars and preparing for critical meetings, as well as coordinating Board logistics, leadership onsites, customer dinners, and company-wide events. The team shares best practices, supports one another, and explores process redesign, new technology, and AI-enabled approaches to make work more effective.

The Executive Assistant enhances the productivity and operational efficiency of leaders and their teams. The role requires exceptional organization, proactive problem-solving, and strategic priority management, with precision and discretion in a dynamic environment. The position supports 3–4 Product and Engineering leaders or teams and includes calendar, meeting, travel, event, project, and financial administration.

Plaid’s mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. The company seeks to build a diverse team and is an equal opportunity employer. Plaid provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during recruiting.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience providing administrative or project support.
• Experience directly supporting Directors, Senior Managers, or similar high-level team leads.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Motivated and resourceful self-starter able to execute, navigate ambiguity, and think on their feet.
• Agility and flexibility to respond quickly to changing priorities and proactively anticipate others’ needs.
• High emotional intelligence and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and provide reliable, consistent support across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced technology or high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to 3–4 Product and Engineering leaders or teams.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and logistics for leaders.
• Build and maintain internal and external relationships with composure and discretion.
• Coordinate internal meetings, track agendas, and circulate and follow up on action items.
• Execute cross-functional projects, including drafting team-wide communications and managing logistics for All Hands and internal events.
• Manage complex travel arrangements and coordination.
• Own end-to-end planning, vendor management, and execution of onsites and team events.
• Provide budget oversight and manage expenses across teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Additional compensation may include equity and/or commission, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed