Executive Assistant

Location: On-site in Paris, France; the listing also identifies Lausanne as the location. Flexibility across working hours and time zones is required.

Company

A next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems for allied forces, backed by a $200M Series B and valued at $1.4 billion.

What you will do

• Provide senior-level strategic support across business and personal priorities.
• Manage a complex international calendar, prioritize commitments, and anticipate needs.
• Act as a gatekeeper, manage inbound requests, and prepare briefing materials for engagements.
• Coordinate interactions with government officials, investors, strategic partners, and other senior stakeholders.
• Draft and manage communications in French and English while maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Coordinate international travel, leadership activities, and ad hoc strategic and operational projects.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience supporting executives in a high-performance environment such as private equity, a private office, or an equivalent setting.
• Fully bilingual in French and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, international, high-pressure environments.
• Strong technical capability with modern productivity tools, including AI.
• Excellent organization, discretion, judgment, emotional intelligence, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Eligibility to work in France; security clearance requirements may apply. Excellent, verifiable references are required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a demanding, founder-led environment at the intersection of advanced technology and national security.
• Contribute to technologies with real-world impact and mission-critical defense systems.
• Operate with a strong emphasis on rigor, ownership, excellence, and execution.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple time zones and international networks.