Executive Assistant

Role overview

This position supports the Founder in day-to-day coordination, communication, and administrative planning. The role sits in Delhi and involves working closely with leadership and other stakeholders in a fast-moving fintech environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own the Founder’s calendar, meetings, appointments, and travel planning.
• Arrange internal and external discussions with leaders, investors, partners, and other important stakeholders.
• Create presentations, reports, meeting agendas, minutes, and professional business correspondence.
• Review incoming emails, calls, and other communication channels, then prioritize them appropriately.
• Monitor action items and ensure timely follow-ups with teams across the organization.
• Plan domestic and international travel, including flights, stays, visa processing, and full itineraries.
• Handle sensitive information with complete discretion and integrity.
• Support leadership meetings, company events, and strategic projects.
• Work with internal teams and outside contacts to keep communication and execution on track.
• Assist with research, data review, and preparation of business reports.
• Stay ahead of the Founder’s needs and help remove operational bottlenecks proactively.
• Manage several priorities at once while keeping a sharp eye on detail.

Required qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, or a similar field is required.
• An MBA or equivalent qualification will be considered a plus.

Experience required

• 5 to 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a Founder, CEO, Managing Director, Chairman, or another CXO.
• Hands-on background in managing executive calendars, travel arrangements, meetings, and business communications.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, investment banking, consulting, venture capital, technology startups, or other high-growth organizations is preferred.

Skills and competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Effective stakeholder handling and interpersonal skills.
• High professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making capability.
• Comfort working across multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Workspace.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred background

Candidates who have supported senior leaders in high-growth startups, fintech firms, investment banking and financial services, venture capital or private equity firms, consulting firms, family offices, or technology companies are especially well-suited. Direct experience working with founders or CEOs in dynamic environments will be an advantage.

Why join Pocketful

• Work directly with the Founder and leadership team.
• Contribute to one of India’s fast-growing fintech companies.
• Take part in strategic business decision-making.
• Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving work culture.
• Build skills with strong learning and career growth opportunities.