Executive Assistant to CEO

Earnest is a fintech-focused company on a mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable through private student loans, refinancing, and scholarships. The Executive Assistant to the CEO partners strategically and administratively with the CEO to protect time, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure smooth execution of top priorities.

• Serve as the primary strategic and administrative partner to the CEO, managing a complex calendar across internal and external stakeholders.

• Prioritize, coordinate, and protect the CEO’s time in alignment with company priorities and key decision points.

• Own meeting preparation and follow-through, including agendas, briefing materials, note-taking, and action-item tracking.

• Act as gatekeeper and liaison for the CEO, handling inbound requests with discretion and professionalism.

• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, and logistics.

• Support preparation for board meetings, executive leadership meetings, and external presentations.

• Manage sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of integrity and trust.

• Partner with the Chief of Staff, Executive Team, and cross-functional leaders to drive execution of CEO priorities.

• 5+ years of experience supporting a CEO or senior C-suite executive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Strong executive presence; comfortable interacting with senior leaders, board members, and external partners.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to operate independently with sound judgment.

• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace and ability to learn new tools quickly.

• Preferred: experience in fintech, financial services, or technology companies.

• Preferred: prior experience supporting a remote executive.

• Remote within the U.S.; candidates must be based on the East Coast or willing to work East Coast hours.

• Benefits include health, dental, and vision; savings plans; 401(k) with company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; RSUs; and tuition reimbursement.

• Perks include Mac computer plus work-from-home stipend, monthly internet and phone reimbursement, $1,000 annual travel perk (Earnie-versary), competitive PTO, and competitive parental leave.

• Compensation listed as a base salary range depending on location and qualifications.