Executive Assistant

iMerit is a leader in expert data solutions for training, tuning and evaluating AI models and computer vision systems. iMerit helps frontier AI labs, AI-native companies and enterprises build more accurate, reliable, and domain-aware models. iMerit delivers high-quality multimodal data across industries such as high-tech Generative AI, autonomous mobility, healthcare AI, and robotics.

Through Scholars, its global network of specialists such as linguists, physicians, scientists, engineers, and other subject matter experts, iMerit powers high-quality data creation, reasoning evaluation, model alignment, and human feedback workflows for next-generation AI systems. Its proprietary Ango Hub platform allows customers and experts to collaborate on complex multimodal data to generate highly curated and validated training artifacts for high-stakes models.

iMerit's client base includes 3 of the top 7 GenAI labs, 8 leading AV companies, leaders in healthcare AI, and several robotics startups. In 2026, iMerit was acquired by EXL (NASDAQ:EXLS), a global data and AI solutions company. For more information, visit imerit.ai

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Role Overview

We are looking for a smart, proactive, technically oriented, and highly hands-on Executive Assistant to the CEO. This is a high-impact role that goes beyond traditional executive assistance and requires strong stakeholder management, business understanding, reporting, corporate strategy, and business relationship management skills.The individual will work closely with the CEO and will be expected to understand the business, anticipate requirements, drive follow-ups, and ensure effective execution of key priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary support to the CEO and serve as a trusted partner in managing strategic and business priorities.

Manage and coordinate interactions between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, partners, investors, and other key business relationships.

Develop a strong understanding of the company's AI/ML technology, products, services, business model, and competitive landscape.

Prepare CEO-level reports, dashboards, presentations, business reviews, MIS, and executive summaries.

Support the CEO on corporate strategy, business planning, strategic initiatives, and key decision-making.

Track critical business priorities, action items, and strategic initiatives and ensure timely follow-up and closure.

Conduct research and provide the CEO with insights on AI/ML industry trends, competitors, customers, market opportunities, and business developments.

Support the CEO in managing important client, partner, and business relationships.

Prepare briefing documents, presentations, meeting agendas, talking points, and follow-up notes for CEO meetings.

Coordinate cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CEO and work with leadership teams to drive execution.

Follow up with business leaders and functional teams on key decisions and commitments made by the CEO.

Handle highly confidential and sensitive business information with absolute discretion and professionalism.

Identify potential issues, dependencies, and opportunities and proactively bring them to the CEO's attention.

Represent the CEO's priorities effectively across the organization and ensure alignment and execution.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience as an Executive Assistant to a CEO/Founder/MD, Chief of Staff, Business Partner, Strategy Associate, or similar role supporting a senior-most executive.

Strong experience in stakeholder management and executive communication.

Good understanding of AI/ML technology and the technology/AI business ecosystem.

Strong technical orientation with the ability to understand technology concepts, business metrics, data, reports, and AI/ML-related discussions.

Strong skills in reporting, MIS, Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards, and executive presentations.

Exposure to corporate strategy, business planning, business reviews, and strategic initiatives.

Strong business and relationship management capabilities.

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Ability to communicate confidently with senior executives, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

Smart, articulate, mature, and highly proactive

Hands-on and execution-oriented

Comfortable working directly with the CEO and senior leadership

Strong in business and technology, not just administration

Excellent at follow-ups, reporting, and driving accountability

Able to operate independently and handle ambiguity

Strong at building relationships and influencing stakeholders

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information

Someone who can think ahead, anticipate the CEO's requirements, and get things done