Affirm is hiring: Executive Assistant II in San Francisco

Overview

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. Our mission is to improve lives through honest financial products. We are seeking a confident, resourceful, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, high-touch support to our Founder & CEO.

This role is an invaluable member of the Office of the CEO. In line with our value of "Simpler is Better," it focuses on creating efficiency and clarity for the CEO, managing an intense and evolving calendar, stakeholder relationships, and global commitments. This high-trust partnership enables the CEO to leverage their time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive CEO Support: Provide meticulous, high-touch support across all facets of the CEO's life, anticipating needs and proactively managing their schedule and commitments. The role requires a weekly presence in our San Francisco office when the CEO is in town, with the candidate living within a reasonable distance to Affirm's SF office for regular commuting. Occasional national and international travel is expected (up to 15%), with 24/7 availability during travel for urgent needs.
• Calendar & Logistics Mastery: Manage an active and dynamic calendar, prioritize conflicts, and optimize time for business and personal engagements. Coordinate complex international and domestic travel.
• Information Management & Preparation: Streamline high-volume communications and prep comprehensive briefing documents, agendas, and materials ahead of meetings.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Liaise with the CEO's personal and professional network and partner with internal departments to streamline workflows.
• Operational Partnership: Work with the Chief of Staff to manage inbound/outbound requests, assist with special projects, press appearances, and speaking engagements. Coordinate with other executive assistants to ensure operational alignment across the C-suite.
• Financial Administration: Process expense reports, approvals, document sign-offs, and travel reimbursements.
• Meeting Facilitation: Attend executive team meetings as required and ensure meeting spaces are prepared for optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Support: 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, with 5+ years supporting a Founder/CEO (public company experience strongly preferred). Strong prioritization skills and calmness under pressure in a hyper-growth environment.
• Personal Assistant Acumen: Demonstrated experience integrating with an executive's personal life, balancing personal and business needs with seamless support.
• Exceptional Communication & Executive Presence: Superior communication skills, ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely, and maintain confidentiality with senior executives and high-profile stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities; calm under pressure and available for urgent needs outside traditional hours.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient with G Suite, Slack, Zoom, expense management tools, and comfortable leveraging AI.
• Industry Experience: Experience supporting a high-profile, public-facing executive in tech, media, finance, or venture-backed startups.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Grade - L
Equity Grade - 6
Base pay range per year: $160,000 - $210,000

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents).

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Model & Benefits

Affirm is a remote-first company. The majority of roles are remote, with the possibility to work from anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require occasional office presence. We offer competitive benefits anchored to our core value of people come first, including:

• Health care coverage — Affirm covers all premiums for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets — stipends for Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family-forming expenses
• Time off — vacation and holiday schedules to rest and recharge
• ESPP — Employee stock purchase plan at a discount

Affirm is committed to an inclusive interview process and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during hiring.

Affirm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for U.S. positions in Los Angeles or San Francisco, in compliance with local ordinances.

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