Executive Assistant

Paradigm is an investment firm focused on frontier technologies across the globe, with over $11 billion in assets under management. The firm is looking for an executive assistant to support a mix of externally-facing leaders. The role involves providing day-to-day EA support to several executives and their extended teams, with a high degree of professionalism and good judgment in high-leverage interactions with founders, investors, and political figures. The role joins the admin team, which reports to Katie Biber, Paradigm's COO. Paradigm is a hybrid firm, with employees coming into the DC office near Metro Center Monday-Wednesday.

Responsibilities

Being the gatekeeper for executives and the first communication stop for internal and external guests; Performing core administrative tasks (e.g. preparing meeting materials, chasing down signatures, handling expenses); Strategic and proactive management of complex and varying day-to-day schedules using Google Calendar; Ownership of ad hoc special projects like offsite events; Understanding a suite of firm-internal AI tools, and developing your own tools where appropriate; Travel coordination (air, ground, hotel and all accommodations); Working cohesively with the rest of the admin team; Light office management

Requirements

Relevant work experience, ideally direct executive admin support with experience supporting multiple leaders; Excellent written and oral communication; Diplomatic and professional demeanor at all times; Fluent in Google office platforms

Nice to have

Exceptional team player; people-oriented; Extreme open-mindedness; Grit: the ability to adapt and overcome in rapidly changing situations; Great listening skills; Clear and concise communication; Highly curious; fast learner; An overall positive attitude