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Imported listingExecutive Assistant | Wealth Management and Financial Company
South AfricaPosted yesterday
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Location
South Africa
Job type
Executive Assistant / Full- Time
Experience
Mid
Category
Operations
Work arrangement
Remote or hybrid
Job overview
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and positive Executive Assistant to support the
leadership team of a fast-paced wealth management and financial planning firm. This role will
primarily support the founder/CEO and work closely with the COO and President to keep
priorities, communication, scheduling, and initiatives moving efficiently.
The ideal candidate is experienced supporting senior executives, thrives in fast-moving
environments, can manage competing priorities, and is comfortable serving as a trusted
gatekeeper and organizational partner.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support
● Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
● Coordinate domestic travel arrangements and itineraries
● Monitor and manage executive inboxes
● Delegate tasks and communications appropriately
● Prioritize emails and action items within CRM workflows
● Ensure deadlines, initiatives, and follow-ups stay on track
● Work closely with leadership to maintain organizational alignment
CRM & Workflow Management
● Utilize Salesforce CRM to organize tasks, priorities, and communications
● Create and maintain prioritized action lists
● Track ongoing projects and accountability items
● Support internal workflow coordination across departments
Communication & Client Coordination
● Coordinate client-related logistics and follow-ups
● Draft and respond to communications on behalf of executives when appropriate
● Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders
● Build trusted relationships with clients and team members
Social Media & Marketing Support
● Post approved content to LinkedIn and company social channels
● Utilize compliant posting systems (e.g., SaySocial)
● Assist with maintaining consistent executive and company visibility online
Personal Assistance (Occasional)
● Assist with occasional personal administrative tasks
● Help streamline day-to-day logistics to maximize executive productivity
Ideal Candidate Profile
● Previous experience supporting C-level executives or founders
● Exceptional organizational and time management skills
● Strong written and verbal communication abilities
● Highly proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented
● Comfortable operating in high-pressure and fast-paced environments
● Positive, upbeat personality with strong interpersonal skills
● Able to balance professionalism with personable communication
● Strong discretion and confidentiality standards
● Comfortable adjusting communication style based on urgency and workload
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience in financial services, wealth management, or regulated industries preferred
but not required
● Familiarity with Salesforce CRM
● Experience managing executive travel and schedules
● Experience handling client-facing communications
Additional information
Why Join Assist World?
100% REMOTE
$50 birthday bonus
$200 testimonial bonus
$500 entry monthly raffle
NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM
Responsibilities
- Executive & Administrative Support
- ● Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
- ● Coordinate domestic travel arrangements and itineraries
- ● Monitor and manage executive inboxes
- ● Delegate tasks and communications appropriately
- ● Prioritize emails and action items within CRM workflows
- ● Ensure deadlines, initiatives, and follow-ups stay on track
- ● Work closely with leadership to maintain organizational alignment
- CRM & Workflow Management
- ● Utilize Salesforce CRM to organize tasks, priorities, and communications
- ● Create and maintain prioritized action lists
- ● Track ongoing projects and accountability items
- ● Support internal workflow coordination across departments
- Communication & Client Coordination
- ● Coordinate client-related logistics and follow-ups
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