Executive and Strategic Assistant to the Chairman

Company Description

Inrate is a leading Impact Rating and Sustainability Data company catering to institutional investors. With a focus on providing high-quality data and insights, Inrate aids businesses in integrating sustainability into their investment strategies. Known for its innovative solutions, the company drives positive impact by aligning investment decisions with environmental, social, and governance priorities. Inrate is committed to helping its clients achieve sustainable growth while addressing critical global challenges.

Role Description

We are seeking an exceptionalExecutive Assistant to the Chairmanto serve as a trusted partner and right-hand to the Chairman in both strategic and operational matters. This is a high-impact role for a sharp, ambitious professional who combines outstanding organizational capability with strong business understanding and analytical thinking.

Based full-time at our office inKoregaon Park, Pune, this role goes beyond traditional executive assistance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chairman to help drive business priorities, support decision-making, and ensure the effective execution of key initiatives across the organization.

This position offers a rare opportunity to work directly with the Chairman and gain firsthand exposure tobusiness strategy, leadership decision-making, and company operations. The role is ideal for someone who is highly driven, intellectually curious, and looking to build a long-term career with significant learning and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Coordination

• Manage the Chairmans calendar, ensuring optimal prioritization of meetings, commitments, and strategic activities
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with senior executives, partners, and stakeholders
• Manage all travel planning including itineraries, logistics, and scheduling
• Handle professional correspondence, communications, and follow-ups on behalf of the Chairman
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, and meeting notes

Business & Strategic Support

• Act as the Chairmans trusted operational partner in managing day-to-day business priorities
• Assist with business analysis, research, and preparation of insights to support strategic decisions
• Track key initiatives and ensure timely follow-through on action items across teams
• Support project coordination for important business initiatives and leadership priorities
• Monitor business developments and provide structured updates to the Chairman

Operational Excellence

• Ensure smooth execution of executive-level activities and leadership engagements
• Manage confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism
• Organize leadership events, board-level meetings, and strategic offsites when required
• Build strong internal coordination with leadership teams to ensure effective communication and execution

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and analytical mindset
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to think strategically while executing operationally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving ability
• Discretion, professionalism, and maturity in handling confidential matters
• A proactive, resourceful attitude and the ability to anticipate needs
• The intellectual curiosity and ambition to grow alongside the business
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field is preferred