- Stellenbosch
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Admin
- Reference: 2313409
Vacancy Details
Employer: Wykco
Strategic Executive Assistant for High-Growth Global Fintech
Wykco operates sophisticated investment platforms serving institutional investors and alternative asset managers worldwide. We're seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant & Operations Specialist to serve as strategic right-hand to the founder, manage complex projects, and ensure operational excellence across our distributed global team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Founder Strategic Support: Manage founder's calendar, communications, and strategic priorities across multiple time zones and international stakeholder relationships
- Process Implementation & Management: Design, implement, and optimize business processes across all departments, ensuring scalability and operational efficiency
- Project Management Excellence: Lead cross-functional projects, coordinate team activities, and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives and business objectives
- Crisis Management & Problem Solving: Take control of complex situations, resolve operational challenges, and fill gaps when team members need support or additional capacity
- International Travel & Relationship Management: Coordinate and accompany founder on international business trips, manage logistics, and support high-level client and investor meetings
- Client Services & Stakeholder Management: Provide sophisticated client support for institutional investors, coordinate communications, and manage relationship logistics when needed
- Team Coordination & Communication: Facilitate communication across distributed team, manage team meetings, and ensure alignment on strategic objectives and operational priorities
- Compliance & Documentation: Support regulatory compliance activities, maintain corporate documentation, and ensure audit-ready processes across all business functions
- Business Intelligence & Reporting: Prepare executive reports, performance dashboards, and strategic analysis to support founder decision-making
What Makes This Role Unique:
- Strategic Partnership: Work directly with founder as trusted advisor and operational extension
- Global Impact: Support international business development and expansion across multiple markets
- Diverse Responsibilities: Handle everything from executive support to client services to process management
- Professional Growth: Gain exposure to sophisticated financial services and alternative investment operations
- Travel Opportunities: International travel for business development, conferences, and relationship building
- Leadership Development: Opportunity to eventually manage administrative and operational functions as company scales
Required Skills
- Client Services: 1 to 2 years
- Project Management: 1 to 2 years
- Process Design: 1 to 2 years
- Crm Systems: 1 to 2 years
- International Coordination: 1 to 2 years
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements:
- 3-5+ years executive assistant or operations management experience supporting C-level executives in fast-paced environments
- Project management expertise with proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to successful completion
- Process design and implementation experience with ability to create scalable systems and operational workflows
- International business experience including travel coordination, cross-cultural communication, and global stakeholder management
- Client services experience preferably with professional or institutional clients requiring sophisticated service levels
- Financial services familiarity or experience in professional services, consulting, or complex B2B environments
- Advanced communication skills in English with ability to represent company professionally to high-level stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Executive assistant experience supporting founder/CEO in startup or high-growth company environment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
- Fintech or financial services background with understanding of investment industry and regulatory requirements
- Multi-language capabilities (Arabic, French, German, Mandarin, or other business languages)
- Professional certifications in project management (PMP, Agile), operations, or executive assistance
- Technology proficiency with advanced skills in productivity software, CRM systems, and business management tools
- Crisis management experience handling complex operational challenges and stakeholder management
Personal Characteristics:
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and complex schedules
- Calm under pressure with proven ability to handle crisis situations and urgent deadlines
- Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs and resolves issues before they escalate
- Cultural adaptability comfortable working with international clients and diverse business environments
- Discretion and confidentiality essential for handling sensitive business and client information
- Flexible and adaptable comfortable with changing priorities and evolving startup environment
- Professional presence suitable for high-level client interactions and representing company interests
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