Executive Administration Assistant

eBay • San Jose, CA

2d

About The Position

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Executive Assistant to VP, Platform Governance & Compliance and VP, Government Relations

About the team and role
We are looking for a high-impact Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner to our VP of Platform Governance, Compliance & Innovation and our VP of Government Relations & Policy.
This role is built for a professional who flourishes with accountability and high-level coordination. Our leaders operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and rely on their EA to be a proactive extension of their leadership. We need a partner who is accustomed to navigating direct communication, providing honest feedback, and holding their executives to their commitments. If this sounds like you, read on!

Requirements

• Experience: 6+ years of executive administrative experience supporting senior-level legal leadership (VP/SVP); prior experience supporting attorneys, compliance or government relations function preferred.
• High-Level Discretion: Strong capability to handle highly confidential information and sensitive internal/external relationships.
• Abilities: Outstanding organizational skills with a "service-forward" mentality and a track record of exceptional follow-through.
• Communication: Sophisticated written and verbal skills; ability to interact skillfully with senior executives and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership & Accountability: Serve as a focused gatekeeper. Handling complex priorities with intuition, ensuring the VPs stay aligned with their most critical goals while proactively managing their time and action items.
• Integrity & Confidential Governance: Given the nature of the work our VPs do, there will be access to highly critical information. This role requires outstanding judgment and discretion, maintaining professional subtlety and total confidentiality at all times.
• General Support: Ownership of intricate global travel, high-priority logistics, and expense management with a commitment to precision.
• Independent Execution: Using judgment to resolve time-sensitive issues across the organization. You will work with a high degree of autonomy, anticipating needs and taking initiative to support VPs with meeting deadlines.
• Executive Liaison: You will build strong, cross-functional relationships and maintain a positive, resilient reflection of the leadership team.
• Act as a strategic gatekeeper and partner by maintaining a general understanding of government relations and compliance landscapes, allowing for informed prioritization of the VPs' schedules and immediate response to time-sensitive regulatory matters.

Benefits

• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed