Executive Assistant

Mercury
San Francisco +1 more
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level executive support professionals who thrive in high-growth tech environments and are adept at leveraging AI for operational efficiency.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience supporting multiple C-suite leaders in fast-growing tech firms
    — “Experience supporting multiple VP- or C-suite-level executives, ideally within a high-growth technology company.”
  • Professionals with a track record of anticipating executive needs and improving operational rhythms
    — “Anticipate day-to-day needs and ensure leaders are prepared for meetings, decisions and key company moments.”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be comfortable with cross-functional collaboration across Product, Engineering, and Design teams
    — “Serve as a connector across Product, Engineering, Design and other cross-functional partners.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight AI tool usage and specific productivity improvements in your resume and interview responses
    — “Use AI and automation to streamline scheduling, meeting preparation, documentation, travel planning and other repeatable work.”
  • Emphasize experience with strategic planning and executive readiness in your application materials
    — “Help executives prioritize their time based on business goals, team needs and changing priorities.”
  • Showcase your ability to manage complex schedules and coordinate across teams with specific examples
    — “Manage complex calendars and scheduling for three senior leaders across multiple teams and time zones.”
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn about Product, Engineering, and Design operations through past experiences or interests
    — “An interest in learning how Product, Engineering and Design teams operate.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing complex calendars and scheduling for senior leaders
  • supporting leadership meetings and planning cycles
  • using AI to streamline administrative tasks
Typical background
experience supporting multiple VP- or C-suite-level executivesstrong organizational and communication skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Calendar ManagementPrioritizationOrganizational SkillsJudgmentProactive ApproachCommunicationAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesAI Fluency

Preferred

EmpathySense Of Humor

Stack & domain

AI FluencyCalendar ManagementPrioritizationOrganizational SkillsJudgmentCommunicationTeam CoordinationAI And AutomationDocumenting WorkflowsJudgment Regarding Privacy And AccuracyLearning About Product, Engineering And Design TeamsAttention To DetailEmpathyProactive ApproachAnticipating NeedsConfidenceManaging Competing PrioritiesCuriosityWillingness To Test And RefineSense Of HumorFinanceTechnology

About the role

Original posting from Mercury via Greenhouse

At Mercury, we’re building financial products that help businesses operate and grow.Delivering that work requires strong coordination across Product, Engineering and Design, along with thoughtful executive support that helps our leaders remain focused on the company’s highest priorities.

We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to support three senior leaders across our Product and Development organization. You will serve as a trusted partner, managing complex priorities, strengthening operating rhythms and helping work move effectively across teams.

AI fluency will be an important part of this role. We’re looking for someone who uses AI thoughtfully to reduce administrative work, improve preparation and create more capacity for strategic executive partnership.

This role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, and always looking for ways to improve how work gets done.

What You’ll Do

Manage complex calendars and scheduling for three senior leaders across multiple teams and time zones.

Help executives prioritize their time based on business goals, team needs and changing priorities.

Anticipate day-to-day needs and ensure leaders are prepared for meetings, decisions and key company moments.

Support leadership meetings, quarterly and annual planning cycles, business reviews and other operating rhythms.

Coordinate agendas, pre-reads, meeting materials, action items and follow-up.

Plan team onsites and offsites.

Serve as a connector across Product, Engineering, Design and other cross-functional partners.

Use AI and automation to streamline scheduling, meeting preparation, documentation, travel planning and other repeatable work.

Document and share effective workflows, automations and best practices with the broader EA team.

Apply sound judgment when using AI, particularly when working with confidential or sensitive information.

Partner with the EA team to provide reliable coverage and continuity during absences and leave.

What You’ll Bring

Experience supporting multiple VP- or C-suite-level executives, ideally within a high-growth technology company.

Strong calendar management, prioritization and organizational skills.

Excellent judgment and the ability to make thoughtful decisions with limited direction.

A proactive approach and the ability to anticipate needs before they become urgent.

Clear, professional communication and confidence working with senior leaders.

The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve productivity, organization and decision support.

Curiosity about emerging technology and a willingness to test and refine new ways of working.

Strong judgment regarding privacy, accuracy and the appropriate use of AI-generated work.

An interest in learning how Product, Engineering and Design teams operate.

Strong attention to detail, empathy and a sense of humor.

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

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Total Rewards

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits.

Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:

US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area:$108,500—$135,600 USDUS employees outside of New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area:$97,600—$122,000 USD

Source: Mercury careers (Greenhouse)

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