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Assist World

senior · Full Time

Executive Assistant - Billing

Role Overview We are hiring a full-time Executive Assistant to support Partners at a high-standards, white-glove professional services firm operating

Salary

$1,100 - $1,100 a month

Location

South Africa

Job Type

Full Time

Posted

4mo ago

About the Role

Role Overview

We are hiring a full-time Executive Assistant to support Partners at a high-standards, white-glove professional services firm operating in private credit / debt brokerage for high-growth companies. This role is Executive Assistant–first (not social media). You will act as a central execution and coordination point across communications, scheduling, materials preparation, CRM upkeep and partner task tracking.


Accuracy, responsiveness and judgment are critical this is a client-facing environment with no margin for careless errors. The firm leverages automation and AI-native workflows, but this role exists to ensure a human, high-touch experience for clients, lenders, and partners.


Role Type

● Full-Time (40 hours/week)

● Long-term, growth-oriented role

● Time zone overlap with UK / Europe preferred (closer overlap is a plus)


Core Responsibilities

Client & Lender Correspondence (High Priority)

● Manage inbound and outbound communication across WhatsApp, email, and Slack

● Draft clear, professional messages on behalf of Partners

● Track ongoing threads and ensure timely follow-ups

● Maintain a polished, white-glove tone across all external communications

● Escalate time-sensitive or high-risk items appropriately


Calendar & Scheduling Management (High Priority)

● Own end-to-end scheduling for meetings and calls with clients, lenders, and internal partners

● Coordinate across time zones, manage reschedules, and send confirmations/reminders

● Ensure calendars are clean, current, and prioritized

● Prepare Partners in advance with agendas, links, and required materials


Meeting Materials, Pitch Materials & Presentations (High Priority)

● Prepare and refine meeting decks, pitch materials, and presentation documents

● Build professional, executive-level slides for:

○ Client presentations

○ Lender discussions

○ Board / internal strategy meetings

● Work in PowerPoint, Google Slides and/or Canva (must export cleanly to PowerPoint)

● Ensure consistency in formatting, charts, tables, and narrative flow


CRM Updates & Pipeline Hygiene (High Priority)

● Keep CRM records accurate and up to date (contacts, notes, activities, follow-ups)

● Log communication and meeting outcomes where required

● Support light pipeline tracking so nothing falls through the cracks


Partner Task Tracking & Weekly Execution (High Priority)

● Track Partners’ weekly to-dos and priorities

● Maintain a clear task system with owners and deadlines

● Convert meeting outcomes into actionable next steps

● Proactively follow up to keep work moving and reduce Partner bottlenecks Working Style Expectations

● White-glove execution: precise, polished, client-ready work at all times

● High ownership: anticipates needs and follows through without being chased

● Detail-oriented: errors in comms, decks or scheduling are not acceptable

● Process-minded: comfortable working alongside automation and improving workflows

● Confidential & discreet: trusted with sensitive financial and client information


Required Qualifications

● 3–5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrative support role

● Strong written English with professional, client-facing tone

● Proven experience managing executive calendars and scheduling complex meetings

● Strong presentation skills (PowerPoint / Google Slides); able to make content investoror client-ready

● Experience maintaining CRMs accurately and consistently

● Highly organized, proactive, and dependable


Preferred Qualifications

● Background in finance, private credit, investment banking, PE/VC, fintech, or professional services

● Experience supporting founders or senior partners in a small, fast-moving team

● Comfort working with data-heavy or finance-style presentations

● Familiarity with AI tools and automated workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, AI research tools)


Tools & Channels

● WhatsApp, Email, Slack

● CRM system (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Airtable, or similar)

● PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva

● Task and project tracking tools (Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Trello, or similar)


What Success Looks Like (First 60 Days)

● Partner calendars run smoothly with fewer interruptions and no missed meetings

● Client and lender communications are timely, professional and well-tracked

● CRM data is clean, reliable and current

● Weekly priorities are visible, tracked and executed consistently

● Presentations require minimal revision and are meeting-ready on first pass

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$1,100 - $1,100 a month
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Why Join Assist World?


100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$500 entry monthly raffle

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Job Details

Location

South Africa

Salary

$1,100 - $1,100 a month

Job Type

Full Time

Work Mode

remote

Posted

4mo ago

Experience

senior

Assist World

Assist World

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