Executive Assistant

Overview Hi there We are South and our client is looking for an Executive Assistant (Content & Support to the CEO). Note To Applicants Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America. Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered. Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority. Note: If you're hired for this role, you may be asked to update your LinkedIn profile. Job Summary We are seeking a highly trusted, execution-focused Executive Assistant to work directly with the Founder and President of a global risk advisory firm. This role combines executive operations, systems management, and thought leadership support. The ideal candidate excels at follow-through, organization, and prioritization, while also translating complex ideas into clear, structured, and professional written content. You will act as a strategic extension of the Founder—ensuring operations run smoothly, priorities move forward, and external communications and materials are consistently polished and aligned with the firm’s voice and standards. This is a high-impact role suited for someone who is operationally strong, intellectually curious, and comfortable working closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment. Core Responsibilities Executive Operations & Prioritization Coordinate meetings with senior executives, partners, regulators, academics, and investors Manage and triage email and communications, flagging priorities and drafting responses when appropriate Prepare briefing materials ahead of meetings and track follow-ups and action items Support day-to-day execution of Founder priorities Workflow, Systems & Execution Track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables across multiple initiatives Maintain and optimize operational systems (Notion, shared drives, trackers) Ensure documents and materials are well-organized, version-controlled, and easy to access Proactively follow up with internal and external stakeholders to keep initiatives moving Thought Leadership & Content Development Draft first versions of: Blog posts LinkedIn posts and thought leadership commentary Talking points or outlines for articles, panels, and presentations Convert rough notes, voice memos, or verbal direction into structured drafts Conduct background research to support content accuracy and relevance Incorporate edits and feedback efficiently; all final content remains Founder-approved Materials & Digital Support Format, proofread, and finalize decks, one-pagers, proposals, and executive correspondence Support preparation of presentations and executive-facing materials Schedule and manage LinkedIn and select external communications Coordinate updates to simple digital assets (bios, event pages, profiles) Research & Coordination Conduct targeted research on regulatory developments, industry trends, partners, and events Support preparation for speaking engagements, publications, and collaborations Assist with logistics for webinars, executive forums, and international initiatives Professional Standards Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment Represent the firm professionally in all written and external communications Maintain confidentiality, protect intellectual property, and ensure brand consistency Key Qualifications +4 years of experience in operational or virtual assistant roles within a complex work environment. College degree completed (required) Strong execution and organizational skills; details do not slip Experience drafting professional, high-level content under direction (blogs, articles, reports, presentations, etc). Background or exposure to compliance, legal, risk, governance, policy, finance, or professional services strongly preferred Comfortable working directly with a Founder and senior-level stakeholders Self-directed, resourceful, and able to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities Being proactive or innovative to use basic IA tools to draft content Technically fluent with tools such as Mailchimp, Google Workspace, Outlook, Zoom, Slack, Notion, LinkedIn, Canva (or similar). Proficiency in Gamma would be nice. Schedule Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm EST (flexible +/- 2 hs depending on your location). Compensation 1,500 - 1,800 USD/month Perks 10 days of PTO per year + US holidays If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume #J-18808-Ljbffr