Plaid provides API-based infrastructure that connects fintech applications to users’ bank accounts while offering additional services like payments and fraud detection.
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam. As an Executive Assistant at Plaid, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the productivity and operational efficiency of our leaders and their teams. Success in this fast-paced environment requires exceptional organization, proactive problem-solving, and strategic priority management. This position is ideal for a team-player who is a highly motivated self-starter, ready to execute with precision and discretion in a dynamic setting. Responsibilities - Support Partnership: Provide executive and administrative support to 3-4 Product and Engineering leaders/teams - Calendar Management: Efficiently manage and own complex calendars, scheduling, and logistics for leaders - Relationship Development: Partner closely with leaders and team both internally and externally, with composure and discretion - Meeting Coordination: Coordinate internal meetings and ensure agendas are tracked and action items are circulated and followed up on - Project Management: Execute cross-functional projects, including drafting team-wide communications and managing logistics for All Hands and internal events - Travel Planning: Manage complex travel arrangements and coordination - Team Connection Logistics: Own end-to-end planning, vendor management, and execution of onsites and team events. - Financial Administration: Provide budget oversight and manage expenses across teams Requirements - 1-3 years of experience providing administrative or project support, preferably in a fast-paced technology or high-growth environment - Experience directly supporting Directors, Senior Managers, or similar high-level team leads - Someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and exhibits a strong sense of ownership - A motivated and resourceful self-starter who can fearlessly execute and navigate through ambiguity and think on their feet - Agility and flexibility to quickly respond to changing priorities and proactivity in anticipating the needs of others - A high degree of emotional intelligence coupled with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) - Proven ability to build strong partnerships and provide reliable, consistent support to colleagues and partners across the organization. Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid! Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com. Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here https://plaid.com/legal/#candidate-privacy-notice. Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.