Executive Assistant to a CEO (Remote – Sri Lanka)

For one of our international clients

We are supporting our client in hiring a highly capable Executive Assistant to partner closely with a C-level leader. This fully remote position is based in Sri Lanka, aligned to UK working hours, and ideal for candidates experienced in supporting senior executives in global, fast-paced environments.

🔹 Key Requirements

• 5–8 years’ experience supporting a CEO or Senior Executive
• Experience in financial services or similarly fast-moving environments (advantageous)
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to navigate a global, matrixed, multicultural organisation with professionalism
• High resilience and calm decision-making under pressure
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and time-management discipline
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and corporate digital tools
• Self-starter mindset, strong judgment, and continuous-improvement orientation
• High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality

🔹 Responsibilities

Executive Support & Strategic Coordination

• Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the CEO
• Manage complex calendars, prioritise commitments, and optimise the executive’s schedule
• Handle incoming communication and correspondence with sound judgment and professionalism
• Act as a representative of the executive during internal and external interactions

Operational & Logistical Management

• Coordinate complex international travel, accommodation, itineraries, and related logistics
• Ensure security protocols and compliance measures are followed for travel when required
• Oversee expense management, POs, supplier setup, and related administrative processes

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build strong relationships across internal teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners
• Support Town Halls, offsites, leadership meetings, and virtual events, ensuring smooth execution
• Prepare and manage information, documentation, and updates for leadership activities

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work cohesively with the broader Executive Support function
• Provide holiday cover for EA colleagues when needed
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within the support function

🔹 Role Details

• Location: Remote (Sri Lanka)
• Working Hours: UK timezone
• Engagement: Consultancy contract or Fixed-Term Contract to start
• Compensation: Based on candidate expectations