Executive Assistant

Equifax • Alpharetta, GA

13d

About The Position

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. The Executive Assistant to the CTO is a trusted partner role supporting a senior technology leader responsible for a large, complex organization with significant internal and external visibility. This position goes beyond traditional administrative support and requires strong judgment, discretion, anticipation, and the ability to operate with context in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The Executive Assistant will help manage priorities, projects, protect executive time, and ensure clarity, follow-through, and professionalism across internal leadership forums and external engagements. What you’ll do Executive Partnership Strategically manage the CTO’s calendar with a focus on prioritization, preparation, and decision effectiveness Act as a gatekeeper for inbound requests, using sound judgment to triage, escalate, or redirect Prepare the CTO for meetings by ensuring relevant context, materials, and objectives are available in advance Track commitments, action items, and follow-ups to ensure accountability and closure Operating Rhythm and Coordination Support leadership meetings, planning cycles, reviews, and key operating cadences Coordinate closely with other executive assistants, HR, Finance, Product, and Communications partners Help maintain consistency across meeting cadence, expectations, and executive workflows Communication and External Presence Draft, review, and organize communications on behalf of the CTO when appropriate Assist with preparation for external engagements such as conferences, panels, awards, and industry events Provide light coordination support for executive visibility efforts, including outlines, logistics, scheduling, and content preparation Comfortable supporting modern communication formats and tools, including short-form content coordination when needed (content creation itself is not a primary responsibility) Confidentiality and Professional Representation Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion Represent the Office of the CTO with professionalism, warmth, and credibility Build trust quickly with senior leaders, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders What experience you need High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred 7 or more years of experience supporting senior executives (CTO, CIO, or equivalent strongly preferred) Experience in technology-driven, regulated, or large enterprise environments Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities High emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics Proven discretion, reliability, and sound judgment Strong technical acumen with tools (Google Suite experience a plus) What could set you apart The CTO is consistently prepared, focused, and operating at the right strategic altitude Meetings are purposeful, decisions are followed through, and noise is minimized Stakeholders experience clarity, responsiveness, and positive professional interaction The Executive Assistant operates as a trusted partner, not just a task executor Working Style and Personal Attributes Operates independently with confidence and minimal direction Calm under pressure and adaptable to shifting priorities Approachable, personable, and positive presence while maintaining professionalism Tech-savvy and open to new tools and ways of working Comfortable supporting a leader with both internal and external visibility Why this role matters This role is critical to the effectiveness of the CTO and the broader technology leadership team. The right Executive Assistant will significantly increase executive leverage, improve decision flow, and help create a high-trust, high-performance operating environment. We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks. Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree preferred
• 7 or more years of experience supporting senior executives (CTO, CIO, or equivalent strongly preferred)
• Experience in technology-driven, regulated, or large enterprise environments
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and follow-through skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics
• Proven discretion, reliability, and sound judgment
• Strong technical acumen with tools (Google Suite experience a plus)

Nice To Haves

• The CTO is consistently prepared, focused, and operating at the right strategic altitude
• Meetings are purposeful, decisions are followed through, and noise is minimized
• Stakeholders experience clarity, responsiveness, and positive professional interaction
• The Executive Assistant operates as a trusted partner, not just a task executor
• Operates independently with confidence and minimal direction
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to shifting priorities
• Approachable, personable, and positive presence while maintaining professionalism
• Tech-savvy and open to new tools and ways of working
• Comfortable supporting a leader with both internal and external visibility

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage the CTO’s calendar with a focus on prioritization, preparation, and decision effectiveness
• Act as a gatekeeper for inbound requests, using sound judgment to triage, escalate, or redirect
• Prepare the CTO for meetings by ensuring relevant context, materials, and objectives are available in advance
• Track commitments, action items, and follow-ups to ensure accountability and closure
• Support leadership meetings, planning cycles, reviews, and key operating cadences
• Coordinate closely with other executive assistants, HR, Finance, Product, and Communications partners
• Help maintain consistency across meeting cadence, expectations, and executive workflows
• Draft, review, and organize communications on behalf of the CTO when appropriate
• Assist with preparation for external engagements such as conferences, panels, awards, and industry events
• Provide light coordination support for executive visibility efforts, including outlines, logistics, scheduling, and content preparation
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Represent the Office of the CTO with professionalism, warmth, and credibility
• Build trust quickly with senior leaders, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages
• 401k matching
• paid time off
• organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees