Senior Executive Assistant – Investor Relations & Strategic Finance

Palo Alto Networks•Santa Clarita, CA

6d•$101,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary

Requirements

7+ years of experience supporting senior executives, including Vice President and/or Senior Vice President leaders within a high tech, enterprise software, SaaS, or cybersecurity company.
Proven ability to thrive in a high performance environment while managing multiple competing priorities with exceptional attention to detail.
Experience managing complex executive calendars, global travel, executive communications, and confidential business activities.
Experience coordinating executive level meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), town halls, all hands meetings, team events, and organizational activities.
Executive presence with outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to interact effectively with senior leaders, customers, and cross functional partners.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, think several steps ahead, and operate with sound judgment and discretion.
Highly organized with exceptional prioritization and project management skills.
Resourceful, adaptable, and resilient, with the grit to navigate ambiguity and perform under pressure.
Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, enterprise calendaring tools, and expense management systems such as Concur.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Investor Relations or Strategic Finance environment preferred
Nasdaq IR Insight experience

Responsibilities

Deliver sophisticated administrative partnership to the SVP, managing complex 3- to 6-month calendar cycles and domestic/ international travel logistics
Orchestrate high-stakes logistics for quarterly earnings releases, including WAR room setups, catering, IT/Security support, and callback scheduling
Plan and execute end-to-end logistics for domestic/international Non-Deal Roadshows (NDRs), investor lunches, C-suite dinners, and HQ investor bus tours
Manage conference logistics, executive registrations, virtual meeting platforms, and briefing book distribution
Direct primary IR communication channels, triaging shareholder/analyst inquiries while maintaining strict adherence to legal protocols
Oversee high-volume CRM data entry within Nasdaq IR Insight to maintain accurate records of investor engagements
Utilize enterprise AI tools (Gemini Enterprise, NotebookLM) and automated workflows to optimize productivity and documentation
Execute SAP Ariba workflows, including vendor onboarding, Purchase Orders, invoice reconciliation, and expense auditing
Direct logistics for departmental offsites, administrative summits, and high-profile team events