Lead Executive Assistant
Role Summary
Join DeepL as an Executive Assistant to the CFO and enhance operational excellence within the finance team in London.
About the Organisation
We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to become a trusted partner to our Chief Financial Officer while supporting the wider Finance leadership team.
This is more than a traditional Executive Assistant role. At least 30% of your time will be dedicated to partnering directly with the CFO, ensuring they can focus on the highest-value priorities. The remainder of your role will focus on driving operational excellence across the Finance organisation, coordinating strategic initiatives and helping turn discussions into execution.
You'll bring structure to complexity, connect teams across the business and ensure priorities continue to move forward. Acting as the operational backbone of the Finance leadership team, you'll combine exceptional organisation with sound judgement, discretion and a proactive approach to problem solving.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of AI, voice and language technology while partnering closely with one of our executive leaders.
Key Responsibilities
As the Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to our CFO, you'll play a key role in enabling both the CFO and the wider Finance leadership team to operate at their best. While you'll provide exceptional executive support, you'll also help drive operational excellence, coordinate strategic priorities and bring structure to a fast-moving environment.
You'll be someone who naturally anticipates what's needed next, keeps priorities moving and builds strong relationships across the business.
Minimum Requirements
- Significant experience supporting senior executives within a fast-paced, international organisation.
- Strong interest in AI tooling, automation, and digital innovation, with a willingness to continuously learn and experiment with new technologies.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly as business needs change.
- Strong project coordination skills and the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills with confidence working alongside senior leaders and stakeholders across the business.
Working Conditions
If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!
- Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
- Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
- Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
- Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future.
- Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.
- Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
- 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
- Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility for this position in terms of visa sponsorship is not specified.
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