Powering the next generation of global finance About Us Bakkt (NYSE: BKKT) is a regulated financial technology company building a financial operating system for the AI and token economy. Backed by Pantera Capital.
About the role
Bakkt is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to own the CEO’s operating rhythm across calendar, communications, travel, preparation and follow-through. This in-office role may be based in New York, Atlanta or Dubai. The CEO works across global time zones, and the successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs and act independently while coordinating closely with the Chief of Staff, Corporate Affairs and the CEO’s personal team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years of experience supporting a CEO, founder, senior investment professional or similarly demanding principal in a fast-paced, global environment
- Exceptional judgment, discretion and trustworthiness. You can protect the CEO’s time, handle sensitive information and determine what warrants escalation without waiting for detailed instructions
- Highly organized and composed under pressure, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, global time zones, multiple communication channels and competing priorities
- You take ownership from request to resolution: you anticipate what is needed, follow up persistently and close loops with internal and external stakeholders
- A concise, polished communicator who can write on the CEO’s behalf, represent the office professionally and adapt to senior executives, board members, investors and external partners
- An effective collaborator with the Chief of Staff, Corporate Affairs and personal team who shares information promptly and works across functions to keep work moving
More about this role
Bakkt is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to own the CEO’s operating rhythm across calendar, communications, travel, preparation and follow-through. This in-office role may be based in New York, Atlanta or Dubai. The CEO works across global time zones, and the successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs and act independently while coordinating closely with the Chief of Staff, Corporate Affairs and the CEO’s personal team. Reasonable availability outside traditional office hours is required when business priorities demand it. The role may occasionally support other executives.
- Triage communications across email and other communication channels. Identify what needs the CEO’s attention, draft responses when appropriate, and keep consequential matters from falling through the cracks.
- Own a complex, constantly changing calendar and international travel schedule. Allocate time to the highest-priority business matters, resolve conflicts quickly and coordinate seamlessly with the personal team and external partners.
- Prepare concise meeting briefs, relevant materials and clear next steps. Track decisions, commitments and action items through completion;...
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