Executive Assistant, CTO
Plaid
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $144,000 - $183,600 per year
About the role
- Provide sophisticated administrative and strategic support to the CTO and Head of Product Engineering.
- Act as a bridge between the Office of the CTO and the broader EPDD leadership team to ensure organizational goals are reflected in leadership's time allocation.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and specialized projects that impact the entire EPDD organization.
- Draft and manage high-stakes internal communications and "All Hands" content, ensuring tone and messaging are aligned with Plaid’s culture.
- Oversee the EPDD administrative budget, vendor relationships, and large-scale resource allocation for team connection and events.
- Directly manage, mentor, and develop the EPDD EA team, establishing performance standards and career development paths.
Requirements
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in administrative or project support, with at least 3+ years specifically in a people management or team mentorship capacity.
- Leadership Presence: Proven ability to manage "up and across," influencing C-suite executives and cross-functional partners with composure and discretion.
- Strategic Mindset: A track record of moving beyond tactical execution to solve systemic organizational challenges.
- Technical Literacy: Comfort working within a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment; familiarity with the rhythms of Engineering and Product teams is a plus.
- Emotional Intelligence: Exceptional EQ and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage sensitive personnel or organizational matters
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipstrategic mindsetemotional intelligencecommunication skillsinfluencingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsdiscretionteam development