Company Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That’s why we’re on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we’re just getting started. We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

Job Description

The role

Checkout.com is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our fast-paced, growing, and multifaceted business to support our leadership team. As the Executive Assistant to senior leaders within the Commercial team, you'll be supporting key partners and play a major role across the organization in a global capacity. 

We're looking for a forward-thinking, tech-savvy, and organized individual with prior executive support experience. The ideal candidate for this role will have concise communication skills, an ability to problem solve independently, and strong attention to detail. This hybrid role is required to be in the London office 3 days per week. 

How you'll make an impact:

• Coordinate meetings with both internal and external partners across global time zones.
• Manage sophisticated calendars using Google Calendar. Tasks include scheduling, vetting, prioritizing, and providing recommendations for calendar events.
• Proactively manage the leadership team’s calendar to ensure time is efficiently used and prioritized. 
• Coordinate key leadership meetings and ensure logistics and preparation are in place.
• Run the events budget for the sub-department.
• Assist with event planning and coordination for team meetings, all-hands meetings, summits, QBRs, and off-sites. 
• Process invoices, handle expenses, and expense approvals in a timely and efficient manner.
• Book travel and arrangements for the leadership team. 
• Undertake ad-hoc administrative tasks and project support, as the need arises.
• Be a trusted colleague to the leadership team, working with discretion in all matters relating to the team, department, and wider business.
• Greet external guests as needed.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience in an Executive Assistant role, ideally within a global business, supporting multiple executives.
• A great teammate with a consistent track record of building effective relationships with the team and with colleagues internationally.
• Can work globally - understands time zones, cultural nuances, and different working practices.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Works with a proactive approach and an ability to take initiative.
• Highly efficient and organized.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communications to different audiences.
• Tech-savvy – proficient use of G-suite, Microsoft Office, Coupa, Zoom, and Slack.
• Able to provide support for international and sophisticated travel needs, providing flexibility on working hours when required. This includes: drafting travel itineraries, providing logistics assistance remotely, and assisting with visa processing.
• Fintech, Financial Services, or Tech industry experience is helpful. 

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements statement 

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. 

Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us. 

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.

Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via

• Our Culture video https://youtu.be/BEwnpHuadSw
• Our careers page https://www.checkout.com/careers
• Our LinkedIn Life pages bit.ly/3OaoN1U  
• Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/

Apply without meeting all requirements statement 

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. 

Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us. 

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.

Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via

• Our Culture video https://youtu.be/BEwnpHuadSw
• Our careers page https://www.checkout.com/careers
• Our LinkedIn Life pages bit.ly/3OaoN1U  
• Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/