Executive Assistant

About the role

Sesame is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support its CEO and Head of Operations in New York. The role involves managing high‑level schedules, communications, and travel logistics in a fast‑moving environment, ensuring seamless executive operations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize the CEO’s calendar, coordinating meetings and prioritizing appointments.
• Prepare meeting materials, draft agendas, and anticipate scheduling conflicts.
• Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, enhancing productivity and organizational effectiveness.
• Handle internal and external communications with professionalism and discretion.
• Plan and manage detailed travel itineraries, addressing issues proactively.
• Collaborate with the Office Manager to ensure smooth business operations.
• Support cross‑functional projects by providing administrative assistance.

Required profile

• Highly autonomous, able to navigate complex and ambiguous situations with minimal direction.
• Proactive and agile, staying ahead of priorities and adapting quickly to changes.
• Strong academic background with critical‑thinking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building strategic relationships across the organization.
• Discreet handling of confidential information.

Required skills