Executive assistant to chief executive officer

The Role We are looking for a senior Executive Assistant to the CEO who will act as a close business partner and extension of the CEO in daily operations, coordination and execution. This role combines top-level executive support with hands-on, “chief-of-staff style” responsibilities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial fintech environment. What you will do• Own and manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, travel and priorities, ensuring focus on high-impact activities.• Prepare briefings, materials and follow-ups for key meetings with investors, partners, clients and internal leaders.• Act as a central coordination point between the CEO and business heads (Product/Tech, Asset Management, Capital Markets, Marketing/Comms, Legal/Compliance, Finance, HR).• Track strategic projects and KPIs across the group, consolidating updates and highlighting risks, delays and next steps.• Support preparation of presentations and documents for Board, investors, banks and strategic partners.• Help manage relationships with investors, institutions, startups/SMEs and media, together with the CEO and comms team.• Handle highly confidential information with maximum discretion and ensure alignment with governance and compliance requirements. What we are looking for• 3–7 years of experience in executive support to C-levels, chief-of-staff, investment banking, consulting or similar execution-heavy roles.• Strong understanding or interest in financial markets, asset management and/or fintech.• Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and take ownership.• Strong communication skills and executive presence with senior stakeholders.• High integrity, reliability and strict confidentiality.• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken). What we offer• Senior role reporting directly to the CEO, with exposure to strategic topics across the group.• Fixed compensation: 50,000 EUR gross per year.• Annual performance bonus linked to clear, measurable objectives.• Equity component (shares / equity incentive) aligned to medium–long term value creation.• Dynamic, entrepreneurial environment at the crossroads of fintech, markets and media.