Support two Vice Presidents in a remote role, managing calendars, travel, and administrative tasks for Affirm's UK and EMEA teams.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
Must have
Nice to have
Practical constraints
AI in the day-to-day
Pro-actively engage and develop effective ways of working utilising AI tools.
Requirements
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Executive Assistant III at Affirm plays a crucial role in supporting two Vice Presidents by managing their schedules, coordinating travel, and preparing for meetings. This position requires extensive experience in executive support, particularly in fast-paced environments, and proficiency in tools like Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in administrative roles, with a focus on discretion and organizational skills. The role involves collaboration with various teams across the UK and EMEA, reflecting Affirm's commitment to a remote-first work culture.
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From the original posting
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
We’re looking for a resourceful, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support one Vice President across our UK business organisation. In this role, you’ll help leaders operate effectively by managing calendars, coordinating travel and events, supporting meeting preparation, and maintaining strong documentation and record-keeping practices.
You’ll partner closely with teams in the UK and internationally, including the Affirm Leadership Support Team, and cross-functional partners across the business. You’ll report directly to the VP, Country Manager UK.
What You’ll Do
Provide high-quality administrative support to one Vice President
Manage inboxes, calendars, scheduling, and meeting prioritisation to help leaders use their time effectively
Co-ordinate core meetings in the daily / weekly / monthly operating plan, ensuring attendance, drafting and distributing agendas, preparing materials, creating decks / notion pages, communicating with attendees and ensuring follow up actions are shared in a timely manner and tracked to completion.
Manage incoming correspondence, including email and physical mail, and coordinate timely intake and forwarding from the managed office facility
Ensure VP is fully prepared for all core meetings that they attend linking all relevant documentation into calendar invites and providing timely reminders, blocking off time in diaries to ensure sufficient preparation and review time.
Co-ordinate team events, team-building activities, and onsite/offsite meetings in various locations, including travel as needed.
Ensure monthly in-office days are planned and well attended, including booking office space, organising food and refreshments, ensuring AV equipment is available and operational.
Plan and co-ordinate all travel for VP in good time ensuring tracking, monitoring and communication of any delays , cancellations and changes to travel plans.
Support and complete expense reporting and travel coordination through Navan travel system
Prepare documents and presentations using Google Suite and Microsoft Office develop skills of AI tools
Provide administrative support and coordination for UK and EMEA projects and programmes as needed
Pro-actively engage and develop effective ways of working utilising AI tools.
Work collaboratively with the support team across the business, providing cover where needed and ensuring cover is planned during planned time off.
What We Look For
8+ years of relevant executive support experience
Experience supporting Board level leaders in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional environment
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams, functions, and markets
Comfortable and proven experience of working in a remote environment
Complete discretion and confidentiality in all matters
Excellent judgment, professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
Outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience providing clerk or administrative support for Board and/or sub-committee meetings
Experience working in or supporting a regulated UK business
Working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Navan, Notion, and Zoom
Working knowledge of workplace AI tools - Codex and Claude
Ability to navigate ambiguity and lean into ad hoc projects and requests
Strong communication skills and ability to give and receive feedback diplomatically
Willingness to travel when required, including some international travel
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Grade: H
Equity Grade: UK 1
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, and job-related skills.
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending, and benefits including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and your dependents. In addition, employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc.
GBR base pay range per year: £61,000–£99,000
Location: Remote UK
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Remote-first with flexibility built in
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
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