Executive Assistant Lead
We're hiring an Executive Assistant Lead to manage, support, and grow Ramp's high-performing EA team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of People Success, this individual will serve as a player-coach; combining strategic oversight with hands-on execution to elevate executive support across the company.
As Ramp continues to scale, the EA Lead will play a critical role in shaping the structure, scope, and impact of the EA function. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact team, collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, and help define what best-in-class administrative support looks like at one of the fastest-growing companies in fintech.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with deep experience in executive support, strong people leadership skills, and a passion for building and developing world-class administrative teams.
In this role, you will :
- Partner with Recruiting to lead the hiring and onboarding process for new EAs, ensuring we attract and retain top talent
- Oversee EA allocations and capacity planning, proactively balancing workloads to ensure fairness, efficiency, and business alignment
- Drive performance management, career development, and team culture; leading regular EA team meetings, setting agendas, and fostering cohesion
- Serve as a strategic liaison between the EA team and senior leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and support models
- Empower the team through coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities to help each EA reach their full potential
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Ramp's operating rhythm, while fostering an EA community that is collaborative, high-performing, and deeply embedded in the success of our leaders.
What You'll Do
Executive Support (Player-Coach)
Provide high-level administrative support to 1 C-suite or VP-level executivesManage complex calendars, inboxes, and communications with discretionCoordinate domestic and international travel, internal events, offsites, and meetingsStay embedded in daily EA operations to understand culture and challenges firsthandTeam Leadership & Development
Mentor, support, and grow a high-performing EA teamDevelop onboarding programs, 30 / 60 / 90-day plans, and learning opportunitiesChampion EA career growth in collaboration with the People and Executive teamOperational Excellence
Define and drive adoption of EA best practices and toolsStandardize core workflows while enabling tailored support for executivesEnsure consistent performance expectationsStrategic Planning & Coverage
Assess EA bandwidth and executive needs to optimize support coverageContribute to maintaining and refining EA career ladders, leveling, and progressionFeedback & Communication
Act as a trusted liaison between executives and EAsCollaborate with executives on providing actionable feedback to EAsWhat You'll Need
10+ years of EA experience, including direct support to VP and / or C-suite executives4+ years of proven experience leading or mentoring a team of 5+ EAsDeep understanding of how to scale and develop EA teams in high-growth environmentsStrong organizational skills, confidentiality, and a solutions-oriented mindsetAbility to influence without direct authority and build strong cross-functional relationshipsNice-to-Haves
Experience leading or scaling an EA function in a high-growth startup or tech environmentComfort with AI-powered productivity tools and the ability to identify automation opportunities for admin workflowsExperience supporting or collaborating with functions such as People, Finance, Operations, or the Office of the CEOBackground in planning off-sites, executive meetings, and internal eventsBenefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees)
100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for youPartially covered for your dependentsOne Medical annual membership401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)Flexible PTOFertility HRA (up to $5,000 per year)WFH stipend to support your home office needsWellness stipendParental LeaveRelocation support to NYC or SFPet insuranceReferral Instructions
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