Virtual Executive Assistant / Client Services Coordinator

Assist World

South Africa

RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward customer service professionals comfortable with AI-assisted client communication and virtual collaboration tools, operating in a remote setup with a focus on building long-term relationships in the financial services domain.

Best fit for

Candidates with prior experience in client-facing roles who value long-term relationship-building
— “This is a long-term, relationship-based role.”
Professionals familiar with virtual tools such as Zoom and VoIP systems
— “Comfortable using VoIP/phone systems such as OpenPhone/Quo or PhoneBurner”
Individuals who can balance administrative tasks with proactive client engagement
— “Send and respond to follow-up emails with existing clients, using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT or Copilot to help draft responses”

Things to consider

Candidates must be prepared to take on increased responsibility over time
— “Comfortable working towards increased responsibility, including client scheduling and CRM access”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in managing client relationships and virtual meetings in your resume
— “Join Zoom/Teams calls briefly (5–10 minutes) to introduce clients before handing off to the advisor”
Emphasize your reliability and attention to detail in your cover letter or interview responses
— “Trustworthy, organised and detail-oriented”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

providing professional phone support
managing scheduling and calendar coordination
supporting client webinars

Typical background

3+ years customer service, EA, front-desk or receptionist roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceSchedulingCalendar CoordinationCRM ManagementZoom/teams

Preferred

Cold CallingAI Tools

Stack & domain

Voip/phone SystemsZoomMicrosoft TeamsAI ToolsCRMData EntryCommunicationOrganizationDetail-orientedProfessionalismCustomer ServiceFinancial Services

About the role

Original posting from Assist World via Lever

Company Overview
A boutique financial advisory practice led by a financial advisor serving individual clients with wealth management, financial planning, and investment guidance. The firm operates in partnership with a larger financial services organisation and is preparing for continued growth over the coming months.
Role Overview
The firm is hiring a dedicated Virtual Executive Assistant / Client Services Coordinator to be the first point of contact. This person will answer inbound phone calls, support light scheduling and calendar tasks, and help keep the practice organised as it grows.
Call volume is currently light, so the role will also include outbound follow-up calls and emails to existing clients, along with support for recurring virtual team meetings and client webinars.
This is a long-term, relationship-based role. The goal is to have one consistent person that the practice and its clients can get to know over time, rather than a rotating phone service.
Key Responsibilities
Answer inbound phone calls professionally as the first point of contact, starting October 2026
Make light outbound calls to existing clients only — never cold calling
Send and respond to follow-up emails with existing clients, using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT or Copilot to help draft responses
Manage scheduling and calendar coordination for client meetings
Join Zoom/Teams calls briefly (5–10 minutes) to introduce clients before handing off to the advisor
Support the weekly internal team Zoom meeting
Set up and help run client webinars approximately every two weeks
Handle light administrative and data-entry tasks, including keeping CRM records updated
Communicate with the team via WhatsApp, Teams or chat for day-to-day task updates
Skills & Tools
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in customer service, EA, front-desk or receptionist roles
Prior cold-calling or sales experience is a strong plus, although this role does not involve cold calling
Comfortable using VoIP/phone systems such as OpenPhone/Quo or PhoneBurner
Working knowledge of Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot
Clear and professional phone manner
Financial services experience is a plus but not required
Trustworthy, organised and detail-oriented
Comfortable working towards increased responsibility, including client scheduling and CRM access
Why Join Assist World?
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$50 birthday bonus
$200 testimonial bonus
$500 entry monthly raffle
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Source: Assist World careers (Lever)