ELITE BILINGUAL EA TO SUPPORT TECH FOUNDER IN PARIS
We are delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding, commercially minded Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a rapidly scaling, internationally focused organisation. Operating at the intersection of advanced technology and national security, the business partners with government, defence and strategic stakeholders to develop next-generation, high-impact solutions. With significant international exposure, the environment is fast-paced, highly confidential, and driven by a commitment to innovation, precision and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted right-hand support, ensuring seamless coordination across business priorities, stakeholders and strategic initiatives. This is a very strategic EA role. You will be embedded within a founder-led environment where expectations are high, the pace is relentless but exciting, and discretion is paramount.
The CEO has an exceptionally driven and outcome-focused working style, operating across multiple time zones and engaging with senior, high-profile stakeholders. As such, this role requires a resilient, solutions-oriented individual who can operate with precision, communicate succinctly, and take ownership with confidence.
The role is based in Paris and requires a strong on-site presence. Working patterns are aligned to a senior leadership schedule and will require flexibility across European and international time zones.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE
- Providing senior-level, strategic EA support to the CEO
- Managing a highly complex and evolving international diary with strong prioritisation
- Acting as a professional gatekeeper and communication filter
- Coordinating interactions with senior stakeholders, including government, investors and partners
- Preparing briefing materials and ensuring the CEO is fully prepared for all engagements
- Tracking actions and ensuring consistent follow-through across key initiatives
- Acting as a central point of coordination across business and leadership activities
- Managing complex international travel planning and logistics
- Drafting and managing communications in both French and English
- Supporting ad hoc projects linked to strategic and operational priorities
- Maintaining organisation, structure and efficiency within a fast-moving environment
- Building strong relationships across internal and external networks
- Providing seamless support across both professional and broader day-to-day priorities as required
- Ad-hoc personal tasks
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- At least 5–10+ years of proven experience supporting a CEO, Founder or senior executive in a high-performance environment
- Fully bilingual in French and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong track record of operating effectively in fast-paced, global, high-pressure settings
- Outstanding technical capability and confidence using modern tools, including AI to enhance productivity
- Demonstrable ability to manage complexity with precision and sound judgement
- High levels of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and naturally proactive
- Calm, solutions-driven mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
- Ability to build trust quickly and operate as a true right-hand partner
- Comfortable working on-site in Paris with flexibility across working hours
- Eligibility to work in France (additional compliance requirements may apply due to the nature of the organisation)
- Excellent, verifiable references