Executive Assistant (SF)

Tempo is a layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoins and real-world payments, born from Stripe’s experience in global payments and Paradigm’s expertise in crypto tech.

Tempo’s payment-first design provides a scalable, low-cost predictable backbone that meets the needs of high-volume payment use cases. Our goal is to move money reliably, cheaply, and at scale. Our north star is simplicity for users: fintechs, traditional banks, merchants, platforms, and anyone else looking to move their payments into the 21st century.

We're building Tempo with design partners who are global leaders in AI, e-commerce, and financial services: Anthropic, Coupang, Deutsche Bank, DoorDash, Mercury, Nubank, OpenAI, Revolut, Shopify, Standard Chartered, Visa, and more.

We’re a team of crypto-optimists, building the infrastructure needed to bring real, substantial economic flows onchain. We like to move fast and swing for the fences — join us!
The Role

We’re looking for a San Francisco–based Executive Assistant associate to help our leadership team operate smoothly as we scale. This is a hands-on, in-office role combining light office management, executive support, and general strategic, operational support for day-to-day execution.

You’ll be the connective tissue between people, schedules, systems, and the physical office. The scope is intentionally broad: you’ll own the basics, anticipate needs, and help reduce friction so the team can stay focused on building.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and takes pride in running a tight ship.

Responsibilities

• Help members of the leadership/executive team obtain more leverage in their day -- serve as a first communication stop/gatekeeper as needed.

• Own day-to-day office operations for our SF office, including supplies, vendors, basic facilities coordination, and office organization.

• Strategic and proactive management of complex and varying day-to-day schedules, using Google Calendar and Google suite.

• Coordinate with external partners (including Paradigm support) on office-related needs.

• Travel coordination -- air, ground, hotel and all accommodations.

• Perform an extensive array of core administrative tasks (e.g., preparing meeting materials, contributing to our internal database, chasing down signatures) and ad hoc special projects.

• Plan and execute both internal and external Tempo meetings and events.

• Ensure the office runs smoothly with minimal overhead as the team grows.

• Help support the Legal and People Teams with building systems and managing workflows.

• Handle expenses, reimbursements, and administrative workflows.

• Prepare meeting materials, track follow-ups, and help push projects across the finish line.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience -- ideally direct executive admin support with experience supporting multiple leaders in early stage or growth-stage startups.

• Evidence of grit: the ability to adapt and overcome in rapidly changing situations.

• Excellent written and oral communication; diplomatic and professional demeanor at all times.

• Fluent in Google office platforms and Microsoft Office, with a proven ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple stakeholders, functions, and tasks.

• High levels of integrity and discretion.

Attributes

• Exceptional team player; people-oriented

• Lots of startup experience

• Great listening skills

• Clear and concise communication, in both 1:1 and public settings

• Precise attention to detail

• Adaptability in rapidly changing circumstances

• Highly curious; fast learner

• An affinity for, or interest in, crypto markets