Executive Assistant to the CEO

Neilson Financial Services

$80K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4+ years supporting a CEO or senior executive
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Highly tech-literate in MS Office and travel/tools management systems
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain discretion

Responsibilities

  • Proactively manage the CEO's diverse calendar across time zones
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics for the CEO
  • Prepare materials for board sessions and meetings
  • Track project actions and deadlines to ensure accountability
  • Act as liaison between the CEO and executive leadership team
  • Manage confidential HR and legal documents and stakeholder relationships
  • Assist in personal and family appointments and travel arrangements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with the CEO and executive team
  • A role in a rapidly growing, multi-jurisdictional company
  • Potential for advancement within a world-class leadership structure
  • Engagement in both business and personal domains of the CEO
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Full Job Description
Company Description

Neilson Financial Services is a rapidly growing, multi-jurisdictional life insurance group operating across the UK, Canada, Australia, US and expanding globally. We design, market, distribute, and administer life insurance products through proprietary Neilson Financial Services is a rapidly growing, multi-jurisdictional life insurance group operating across the UK, Canada, Australia, US and expanding globally. We design, market, distribute, and administer life insurance products through proprietary and affinity brands. As we scale, we are building a world-class leadership team and support structure.and affinity brands. As we scale, we are building a world-class leadership team and support structure.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly capable and discreet Executive Assistant to support our CEO in all aspects of business and personal life. This is a pivotal role suited to a polished operator who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and brings exceptional judgment, efficiency, and attention to detail. You will be the CEO's right hand, enabling him to lead effectively across multiple time zones and responsibilities.

Executive Support
  • Proactively manage the CEO's calendar, across time zones and business units, ensuring optimal prioritization and alignment with strategic goals
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and visas
  • Prepare materials for board sessions
  • Track key actions, projects, and deadlines, ensuring follow-through and accountability
  • Assist with formatting, proofreading, and version control of strategic documents and presentations

Leadership & Operational Liaison
  • Act as a central point of coordination between the CEO and the executive leadership team
  • Attend select meetings to capture actions and maintain project momentum
  • Help manage confidential HR and legal documentation and relationships with stakeholders


Personal, Family & Property Support
  • Oversee personal calendar items, appointments, and family commitments
  • Support CEO's spouse with contractors, property management and select domestic admin
  • Assist with family travel arrangements and logistics for the CEO's children (e.g. school schedules, extracurriculars, etc.)
  • Support broader personal administration (e.g. gift sourcing, event RSVPs, reservations)

Other Duties
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times
  • Be responsive outside of traditional hours when needed to accommodate international time zones or urgent matters


Qualifications

  • Minimum 4+ years of experience supporting a CEO, founder, or senior executive
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Highly tech-literate (MS Office, travel tools, task/project management systems)
  • Calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and grounded in discretion


Additional Information

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