Senior Executive Assistant
Rubrik
Palo Alto, CA (In Person)
$150,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
- The Role
- Rubrik is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to serve as a true strategic partner to our Chief Financial Officer.
- What You'll Do
- Calendar & Time Strategy
- + Architect the CFO's weekly schedule with intention—protecting deep-work blocks, sequencing high-stakes meetings for optimal energy, and ensuring preparation materials arrive in advance.
- Investor & Board Operations
- + Coordinate end-to-end preparation for Quarterly Earnings cycles and Board of Directors / Audit Committee meetings partnering with Investor Relations, Finance and Legal to ensure all logistics and materials are seamless. + Plan and execute multi-city investor meetings and local visits with flawless attention to logistics, timing, and the finance leadership team's on-the-ground needs.
- Operational Excellence
- + Own the
- "zero-error zone"
- : manage complex expense structures, and ensure every detail is accounted for before it reaches the CFO's desk. + Proactively identify and implement tools and process improvements—including AI and automation—that streamline executive workflows and boost team efficiency. + Lead special projects such as global finance team offsites, departmental tool rollouts, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Stakeholder Management
- + Serve as the CFO's gatekeeper and gateway—managing access with emotional intelligence so that even when the answer is "not now," stakeholders feel heard and respected. + Navigate sensitive financial conversations and pre-public information with absolute discretion and professionalism.
- Who You Are
- + •A steady hand and a calming influence.
- You are known for your high emotional intelligence and unflappable nature. In high-pressure situations or fast-moving environments, you remain composed, professional, and solution-oriented, ensuring a low-friction and collaborative experience for everyone you interact with. +
- A seasoned professional
- with deep executive-support expertise who also brings a builder's mindset—you don't just maintain systems, you improve them. +
- Hyper-proactive
- . You solve problems before the CFO knows they exist. If a flight is delayed, you've already rebooked it and shifted the afternoon calendar before the notification hits their phone. +
- Financially fluent.
- You don't need to be a CPA, but you understand the rhythm of finance— why Earnings Week is a blackout zone, and how budget planning cycles drive executive attention. +
- Tech-forward and adaptable
- . You use Slack like a pro, navigate ERP and expense systems with ease, and you're comfortable leveraging AI and automation tools to work smarter. +
- An anchor during context switches.
- The CFO might move from a board discussion to a tax audit to a sensitive 1:1 in the span of an hour. You help them transition seamlessly without losing momentum. +
- Discreet and trustworthy.
- You'll have access to material non-public information. Your integrity and judgment are non-negotiable.
- Requirements
- + On-site 3x per week + 8+ years of experience supporting C-Suite executives, ideally in a high-growth technology, SaaS, or cybersecurity environment.
- Join Us in Securing and Accelerating the World's AI Transformation
- Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration.
- Inclusion @ Rubrik
- At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed.
- Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
- +
Our Company:
We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here. +Our Culture:
We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries. +Our Communities:
We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.- Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
- Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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