At Verto, we’re passionate about helping businesses in Emerging markets reach the world. What first started life as a FX solution for trading Nigerian Naira has now become a market-leading platform, changing the way thousands of businesses transfer money in and out of Emerging Markets.
We believe that where you do business shouldn’t determine how successful you are, or your ability to scale. Millions of companies a day have to juggle long settlement periods, high transaction fees and issues accessing liquidity in order to trade with African businesses.
We’re on a mission to change this by creating equal access to easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets. Backed by world-class investors and recognised for our innovation — including winning the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, receiving the B2B Payments Innovation Award at the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards, and being named ‘Fintech Start-Up of the Year’ at the Fintech Awards London 2022 — we are growing rapidly, processing billions of dollars annually.
Each year we process billions of dollars of payments and provide companies with solutions which help them to save money, automate processes and grow, but we’re only just getting started.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and exceptionally organised Executive Assistant (EA) to provide comprehensive administrative and personal support to our CEO, Ola. This is a critical role for a highly adaptable individual who thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment and can anticipate needs, manage complex logistics and maintain a high level of discretion.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly. This role requires a high degree of flexibility and availability to support a CEO operating across different time zones and with a demanding travel schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Calendar Management (Professional & Personal)
Proactive Scheduling: Independently manage a complex and ever-changing calendar for the CEO, including internal/external meetings, appointments, speaking engagements and personal commitments.
Conflict Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve calendar conflicts, offering solutions and communicating changes effectively.
Time Zone Management: Efficiently manage scheduling across multiple global time zones, considering optimal times for all participants.
Travel Management (Professional & Personal)
Comprehensive Itinerary Planning: Plan and book complex international and domestic travel arrangements (flights, hotels, ground transportation, visas, car rentals) for the CEO, considering preferences, budget, and efficiency.
Detailed Itineraries: Create comprehensive and well-organised travel itineraries, including all relevant booking details, confirmation numbers, contact information, and specific instructions.
Problem Resolution: Proactively anticipate and resolve travel-related issues (delays, cancellations, re-bookings) with minimal disruption.
Personal Support
Confidentiality and Discretion: Handle highly sensitive and confidential personal matters with absolute discretion and professionalism.
Appointment Scheduling: Manage and schedule personal appointments and reminders.
Expense and Invoice Processing: Manage and submit expense reports for the CEO, as well as process and track invoices related to the CEO's office or personal needs
Inbox Management
Email Management: Filter, prioritise and manage the CEO's professional inbox, flagging urgent items and ensuring timely follow-up.
Work alongside senior leaders to evaluate opportunities and track execution
Contribute to fundraising materials and investor updates
Own special projects and take on urgent cross-functional needs as they arise
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience (3+ years) as an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or Personal Assistant supporting C-suite executives, preferably within a fast-paced tech/fintech startup or similar industry.
Exceptional proficiency in calendar management tools (eg. Google Calendar) and virtual meeting platforms.
Demonstrated experience with complex international travel planning and logistics.
Outstanding organisational and time management skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
Superior written and verbal communication skills
High degree of professionalism, integrity and discretion, especially with sensitive information.
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a calm approach under pressure.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and a demanding schedule, including occasional support outside of standard business hours if critical.
Resilience and a positive attitude.