Executive Assistant

Work Arrangement: Fully remote

Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full-time

Salary Range: Competitive salary

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST (Monday to Friday)

Locations: Remote, open to candidates from the Philippines, Latin America, and Africa

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.

Our client is seeking an Executive Assistant to serve as the right hand to the CEO and a critical connector across the leadership team. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, loves solving complex problems, and can easily switch between strategic thinking and tactical execution. The ideal candidate will bring structure, focus, and operational excellence to every layer of the organization.

You'll streamline operations, drive accountability, and ensure the CEO and leadership team execute on their most important priorities. Your work will directly contribute to organizational efficiency, strategic clarity, and company-wide alignment.

Executive Support

• Manage the CEO's calendar, inbox, travel, and meeting preparation.
• Prioritize and gatekeep incoming requests and communications.
• Ensure the CEO is consistently briefed, focused, and working on high-leverage initiatives.

Internal Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal teams.
• Track follow-ups, decisions, and action items across meetings.
• Drive accountability and maintain momentum on key organizational initiatives.

External Interface

• Coordinate investor, partner, and media communications.
• Draft and refine decks, briefing documents, and key correspondence.
• Represent the company with professionalism and discretion in all external interactions.

Ops & Special Projects

• Own one-off strategic projects (e.g., fundraising prep, hiring coordination, offsite planning).
• Build and optimize systems for communication, documentation, and decision-making.
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively solve them to improve operational efficiency.

Must-Have:

• Proven experience in strategy, operations, consulting, venture capital, or startup environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and emotionally intelligent.
• Strong ability to manage priorities and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice-to-Have:

• Crypto-native or deeply curious about Web3 and blockchain technology.

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skill level
• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Generous PTO: Paid time off to rest and recharge
• Health Coverage: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
• Direct Mentorship: Learn from international industry leaders
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to professional growth resources
• Global Networking: Collaborate with top-tier professionals worldwide
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours that promote sustainable productivity