XBOW
cybersecurity
ExecutiveAssistanttotheCEO
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“Executive Assistant to the CEO at XBOW. Skills: Calendar management, Travel planning, Executive support. Manage CEO’s calendar effectively. Coordinate internal and external meetings”
What You'll Achieve.
Creating the time, space, and focus required for the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness; Ensuring the CEO is spending time on the highest-value activities
Industry & Context.
Solving problems before they become problems; Creating order from complexity
Ability to start work early in the day to cover EMEA timezones
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years supporting founders, CEOs, executives, or senior leadership teams, Exceptional organizational and project management skills, Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, judgment and ability to prioritize effectively in fast-moving environments, Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and executive communications, Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight, High level of professionalism, discretion, and trustworthiness, attention to detail and follow-through, Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, AI, and automation tools to improve productivity
Nice to Have
Experience supporting founders or executives at venture-backed startups, Experience in cybersecurity, AI, SaaS, developer tools, or technology companies, Experience coordinating board meetings and investor communications, Exposure to international travel coordination and global business operations, Experience working in remote-first organizations, Familiarity with tools such as Notion, Google Workspace, Slack, ChatGPT, and other AI productivity platforms, Located on the East Coast (preferably in New York City), with the ability to start work early in the day to cover EMEA timezones
What You'll Do.
Manage CEO’s calendar effectively
Coordinate internal and external meetings
Manage complex travel planning
Prioritize inbound requests and communications
Prepare meeting agendas
Track action items and commitments
Coordinate leadership offsites
Build and maintain organizational systems
Manage sensitive and confidential information
Serve as trusted operational partner
Leverage AI and automation tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinating across leadership, investors, customers, candidates, and external stakeholders; Serve as a trusted operational partner to the CEO and leadership team
Communication Scope
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
Process & Methodology
Project management skills
Full Job Description
ABOUT XBOW At XBOW, we’re redefining the future of cybersecurity by building the world's first autonomous pentester, powered by AI. Today, the gold standard for securing software systems is human pentesters, but with the rise of artificial intelligence, we’re stepping up to scale offensive security to meet the ever-growing demand. AI is transforming the landscape of both cybersecurity and cyberattacks. While millions of people without security expertise are creating software, bad actors are using AI to launch more effective attacks. XBOW fights back with AI-driven superpowers, enabling security teams to stay one step ahead. Backed by Sequoia Capital and Altimeter, and a team that includes the creators of GitHub Copilot and GitHub Advanced Security, XBOW is not just keeping up with the times—we’re shaping the future of cybersecurity. Our mission is simple: to defeat the bad actors before they strike, using AI to revolutionize how we approach offensive security. We’re building something that must be built, and we’re the team to do it. Join us in shaping the next frontier of autonomous security. YOUR ROLE As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be responsible for creating the time, space, and focus required for the CEO to operate at maximum effectiveness. This role is far more than calendar management. You will serve as a trusted partner who anticipates needs, removes friction, manages competing priorities, and ensures the CEO is spending time on the highest-value activities. You will operate at the center of a fast-moving organization, coordinating across leadership, investors, customers, candidates, and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires exceptional organization, discretion, judgment, and attention to detail. You thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving problems before they become problems, and take pride in creating order from complexity. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own and manage the CEO’s calendar, ensuring time is allocated effectively against com
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