Executive Assistant to the Cofounders

Posted 20 Hours Ago
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Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
100K-150K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Financial Services
The Role
Supports both cofounders by managing complex calendars, meetings, correspondence, travel, briefings, board and investor coordination, personal administrative needs, purchases, and events. The role requires discretion, proactive problem-solving, strong organization, polished communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
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Who we are:
Nitra's mission is to build a more efficient healthcare system and the technology that makes it possible.  Our goal is to provide an ecosystem of fintech and software solutions that help doctors better manage their practices, so they can have time back to focus on what matters to them most.
 
We operate with urgency, intensity, and ambition. The bar is high because the opportunity is massive. We expect excellence, ownership, and intellectual rigor from every team member. We move fast, make bold decisions, and hold ourselves accountable to results. At the same time, we believe great companies are built on trust and respect. Every voice matters. Every contribution counts. When we win, we win together.
 
We are scaling rapidly and on a clear trajectory toward becoming a unicorn this year — and beyond. Our growth is not accidental; it’s the result of disciplined execution, relentless focus, and a team that refuses to settle. We are building a category-defining company, and we’re looking for people who want to do the most meaningful work of their careers.
 
If you want comfort, this isn’t the place.
If you want impact, ownership, and the chance to help build a generational fintech company, welcome.
 
Nitra was created by unicorn founders who have successfully scaled to thousands of customers and exited $1B+ public offerings. They are joined by an ambitious and experienced team from American Express, Citi, PayPal, Capsule, Plaid, Bloomberg, Meta, Facebook, and Mastercard. The team is backed by some of the world’s leading VCs (Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, etc.) and is supported by an expert group of advisors including the cofounders of Square and Xendit, executives from Intuit, former Governors, White House senior staffers, and a co-founder of CityMD.
 
Nitra maintains a hybrid work policy, with team members working from the office four days per week and Wednesdays designated as a work-from-home day.
 
We're looking for:
An Executive Assistant to support both cofounders at Nitra, playing a critical role in maximizing their time, focus, and effectiveness. This person will manage competing priorities across two executives, anticipate needs, and ensure seamless coordination across business and personal commitments. We're looking for someone highly organized, proactive, discreet, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment who takes ownership and can stay several steps ahead of the executives they support.

Your responsibilities will include:

    • Managing complex, dynamic calendars for both cofounders, prioritizing competing requests and ensuring their time is aligned with the highest-impact priorities

    • Coordinating internal and external meetings, calls, and follow-ups across executives, employees, investors, and external stakeholders

    • Arranging domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries

    • Managing email correspondence, drafting communications, and ensuring important requests and action items receive timely follow-up

    • Preparing meeting agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and other documents to ensure both cofounders are well prepared

    • Supporting board meetings, investor communications, leadership meetings, and other high-priority business initiatives

    • Handling personal administrative needs, including appointments, reservations, errands, and household or vehicle-related coordination

    • Coordinating purchases, gifts, and events for both professional and personal commitments

    • Serving as a trusted point of contact, handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders

    • Anticipating needs, resolving scheduling conflicts, and proactively identifying ways to improve workflows and maximize executive efficiency

You have:

  • 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting C-level executives

  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – able to draft professional correspondence, presentations, and reports with a high degree of polish

  • Discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential information

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset – you anticipate needs before they arise

  • Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including executives, investors, and external partners

  • High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership

  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining alignment with business goals

  • Flexibility and adaptability to handle a mix of professional and personal responsibilities

  • Experience in a high-growth startup or fast-paced environment is a plus

We offer:

  • Equity - Everyone at Nitra is an owner. When the company wins, you win
  • Competitive Salary - You’re the best of the best, and your salary will reflect your experience and reward your contributions to Nitra
  • Health Care - Your health comes first. We offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options.
  • Retirement Benefits - Your financial stability matters to us so we provide a generous employer 401K match
  • Nitra maintains a hybrid work policy, with team members working from the office four days per week and Wednesdays designated as a work-from-home day.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $170,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, skills, experience, and relevant training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only.
 
Nitra values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting C-level executives
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to draft professional correspondence, presentations, and reports
  • Discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential information
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
  • Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including executives, investors, and external partners
  • High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Flexibility and adaptability to handle professional and personal responsibilities
  • Experience in a high-growth startup or fast-paced environment
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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
28 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Nitra’s mission is to overhaul the healthcare industry with radically efficient and transparent solutions. Nitra empowers providers to find the right balance between supporting their patients and running their practice – starting with tools that deliver a simpler, smarter way to manage their spending. Nitra solutions integrate seamlessly with the complex business processes of the industry. Our goal is to provide an ecosystem that helps doctors better manage their practices, so they can focus on their patients. Starting with the first business card built specifically for doctors, Nitra will expand to bring physicians and medical clinics around the country the loans, accounts, payments, and expense management products they expect, in an all-in-one platform powered by machine learning and blockchain technologies. The company was created by unicorn founders who have successfully scaled to thousands of customers. They are joined by an ambitious and experienced team from Amazon, American Express, Citi, Dropbox, Facebook, Mastercard and PayPal. The team is supported by an expert group of Advisors such as the cofounders of Square and Xendit, executives from Intuit, Governors and White House senior staffers, and is backed by some of the world’s leading VCs such as Andreessen Horowitz and NEA. Interested? We are growing fast and actively building our team. Look at our job postings and let us know where you fit!

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