Executive Assistant

Full Circle Africa is an investment and advisory firm based in Nairobi, with active interests in venture capital, real estate, and hospitality. Led by Chairman & CEO Vishal Agarwal, the firm partners with bold thinkers and businesses solving Africa’s most pressing problems. Full Circle combines strong financial acumen with deep operational mentorship and a distinctive leadership style.

This Executive Assistant (EA) position is not just a scheduling or administrative role, it is an integral part of the executive team, trusted with privileged information and actively supporting strategic coordination across personal, professional, and operational spheres.

Why join Full Circle Africa now

This is a role of trust and exposure. You will work alongside one of East Africa’s leading investor mentors in a tight-knit, high-impact environment. The experience will stretch you professionally, culturally, and strategically.

• Pedigree & Exposure: Candidates with international academic or work experience are strongly preferred. As stated by leadership, educational pedigree reflects readiness for discretion, exposure, and executive maturity.
• Corporate Agility & Nimbleness: Ideal candidates balance polish and formality with an entrepreneurial, “get-it-done” spirit.
• Discretion & Emotional Intelligence: The candidate must be able to handle sensitive details like CEO travel habits and financials with extreme maturity and confidence.
• Personality Fit: The team places great emphasis on trust, exposure, and chemistry.
• 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives or founders.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools: Google Workspace, Zoom, project management platforms, and travel logistics tools.
• Navigating complex personal and professional calendars without prompting.
• Managing privileged information without error or compromise.
• Building strong internal relationships and liaising seamlessly with external stakeholders.
• Balancing high-pressure executive demands while maintaining composure and professionalism.

• Executive Support
• Provide proactive calendar and meeting management for the CEO.
• Prepare agendas, notes, and follow-ups for high-level meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, logistics, and itineraries.
• Discretion & Lifestyle Integration
• Manage sensitive information discreetly, including confidential financial, personal, and lifestyle data.
• Ensure household and business interfaces run smoothly during the CEO’s travel or high-demand periods.
• Talent & Stakeholder Coordination
• Help review and organize candidate profiles.
• Track recruitment follow-ups and liaise with internal hiring teams
• Project Support & Research
• Assist in vetting, documenting, or supporting strategic projects, ranging from investments to philanthropy.
• Office and Workflow Management
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day execution of administrative functions and anticipate the CEO's needs proactively.