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Job Description
Type: Full-time Independent Contractor
Location: Remote
Work hours: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM US time zone
Overview
We are seeking a highly capable and discreet Executive Assistant based in the Philippines to support a founder operating in the high-frequency trading (HFT) industry. This role is not a standard administrative position it requires someone who can operate at pace exercise exceptional judgment and manage sensitive high-stakes relationships with confidence.
The ideal candidate will bring sharp prioritization skills emotional intelligence and discretion combined with the ability to manage a fast-moving calendar triage hundreds of Telegram messages daily and act as a trusted gatekeeper across the client s global network.
Key Responsibilities
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Calendar Management
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Coordinate a highly dynamic schedule with frequent last-minute changes.
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Rearrange and prioritize meetings with high-profile stakeholders as needed.
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Ensure the client s calendar remains optimized for strategic priorities.
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Telegram Inbox Management
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Triage and manage hundreds of daily messages.
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Prioritize responses escalate urgent matters and clear inbox daily.
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Exercise judgment in drafting and sending replies on behalf of the client.
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Network & Relationship Handling
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Understand and map the client s network of relationships within the trading/crypto ecosystem.
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Prioritize communications with high-value contacts and strategic partners.
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Maintain professionalism and discretion with sensitive high-stakes interactions.
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Operational & Strategic Support
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Track and follow up on key tasks ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
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Anticipate the client s needs and act proactively in high-pressure situations.
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Provide a balancing perspective knowing when attention to detail matters versus when speed and pragmatism are more critical.
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Candidate Qualities & Requirements
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Experience: 3 years as an Executive Assistant ideally in fast-paced high-stakes environments (finance trading consulting or tech).
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Skills:
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Calendar and inbox management at an executive level.
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Typing speed minimum 60 WPM.
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Strong command of English (written and verbal).
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Excellent prioritization decision-making and task triaging skills.
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High emotional intelligence (EQ) and strong judgment in sensitive contexts.
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Traits:
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Discreet trustworthy and highly professional.
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Decisive fast-paced and comfortable making judgment calls.
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Adaptive to the client s preferences and able to learn new systems quickly.
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Confident enough to push back or reprioritize when needed.
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Employment Type
Full-time
