Provide high-level administrative support to two executives: manage complex calendars, prioritize requests, book travel, prepare meeting materials, take minutes, organize team events, and process executive expense reports to ensure smooth operations.
At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK:
We’re looking for an Executive Assistant to support two executives of the Ripple leadership team based in San Francisco. In this role, you will play a crucial role in keeping the team organized and operating optimally!
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Day-to-day management of calendars with heavy scheduling requirements
- Prioritize conflicting needs - handle matters expeditiously and proactively. Follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures
- Book and maintain travel arrangements and reservations for members of three teams
- Plan and prepare information for meetings, presentations, interviews, etc. Take detailed meeting minutes, as needed
- Arrange and book team outings, lunches, and events
- Prepare and file executive expense reports
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 5+ years of demonstrated ability working as an Executive Assistant
- Strong prioritization, interpersonal, and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Hands on experience with Google Apps and Concur
- Passion for excellence and working in a team environment with a strong company culture
For positions that will be based in IL, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
IL Annual Base Salary Range
$92,000—$115,000 USD
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
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