SteelEye is a fast-moving RegTech (Regulatory Technology) start-up that is helping financial companies (e.g. banks, investment firms, brokers, hedge funds, and asset managers) meet their obligations under various global financial regulations. Our work enhances financial compliance, prevents market abuse, and promotes trust in the financial markets. Our people are passionate about leveraging data and technology to make this happen

We are currently looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our CEO and his leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to become the right hand to the CEO of a fast-growing RegTech scale-up, working at the heart of financial services. If you thrive in high-stakes environments, love bringing order to complexity, and want to make a real impact on a company’s growth journey, this role is for you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

CEO Support & Prioritisation

• Act as the primary point of contact and gatekeeper for the CEO, ensuring their time is optimally allocated.
• Proactively manage a highly complex and ever-changing calendar across multiple time zones.
• Anticipate needs, prepare briefing materials, and ensure the CEO is fully prepared for internal and external engagements.

Strategic Coordination

• Partner with the leadership team to ensure smooth execution of company priorities.
• Attend key meetings, capture actions, and follow up to ensure accountability and progress.
• Coordinate board meetings, investor relations, and VC ecosystem engagements, including the preparation of decks, reports, and briefing notes.

Operational Excellence

• Manage international travel arrangements and logistics with precision and foresight.
• Oversee the CEO’s personal and professional life seamlessly, ensuring smooth integration of work and home priorities.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, judgment, and absolute confidentiality.

External Representation

• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, regulators, investors, and partners.
• Act as an ambassador for the CEO and the company, ensuring communications and interactions are professional, timely, and aligned with our values.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience & Expertise

• Significant experience supporting C-Suite executives in high-growth, dynamic environments.
• Proven background in Financial Services, FinTech, or experience engaging with the Venture Capital/ Private Equity ecosystem strongly preferred.
• Track record of managing both professional and personal responsibilities for a senior leader with discretion and efficiency.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills — able to manage competing demands with composure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to draft correspondence and prepare materials with polish and precision.
• Highly proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; capable of engaging credibly with senior stakeholders.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with productivity tools.

Personal Qualities

• Absolute integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• High energy, resilience, and adaptability to thrive in a scale-up environment.
• Professional presence, polished, and able to represent the CEO at the highest levels.
• A self-starter who thrives in a role where no two days are the same.

Interview Process: The interview process is structured to assess candidates thoroughly across various competencies and skills relevant to the role. Here's a description of each stage:

• CV Review and Task Exercise
• First Stage Overview Interview with our Global Head of Human Resources
• Final Interview with Chief Executive Officer.

About SteelEye:

SteelEye is a dynamic B2B FinTech company dedicated to enabling financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, brokers, hedge funds, and asset managers, to efficiently and accurately meet their regulatory obligations under various global financial regulations. As the finance industry’s pioneering integrated trade and communications surveillance solution, SteelEye empowers financial firms with data-driven tools and comprehensive insights, all from a single platform, allowing them to focus on what truly matters.

At SteelEye, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, embracing individuals of all races, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, socioeconomic statuses, medical conditions or disabilities, and other protected statuses. We actively seek talent from diverse backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and perspectives, believing that our differences drive innovation and success.