Executive Assistant (Delhi) – Education Start up Firm Full Time

Company Overview

Mapped is partnering with an education startup, looking to grow from 10 cr – 100 cr business, supporting the Founder directly in a fast growing, global facing environment based in Gurgaon. The environment is ambitious, high trust, and intensely hands on, where strong performers get direct exposure to leadership, meaningful responsibilities, and the chance to shape systems, culture, and growth in real.

Job Summary

As an Executive Assistant to the founder & CEO, you will act as a trusted right hand, enabling leadership effectiveness through proactive calendar management, stakeholder coordination, and seamless execution of day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone highly organised, resourceful, and discreet, with strong judgment and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the heavy calendar of and administrative tasks for a key executive, which includes deconflicting meetings and appointments, and management of inbound/outbound communications
• Assist with broader team operations, including process coordination, own the entire hiring cycle, and ad hoc administrative support as needed.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships on behalf of the team.
• Anticipate executive needs proactively and help drive efficiency across day-to-day operations
• Provide comprehensive executive support to senior leaders within the Value Creation team, including complex calendar management and meeting coordination across multiple time zones

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally within investment management, consulting, or other fast-paced professional services environments
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities seamlessly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting with senior stakeholders and external partners
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement when handling confidential matters
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, high-performance environment while remaining adaptable and composed under pressure

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