An executive assistant is the operational backbone of a senior leader - managing time, communications, travel, priorities, and the logistics that allow an executive to operate at maximum capacity.
A great Executive Assistant does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Manage and optimize the executive's calendar and scheduling
02Handle email management, correspondence, and follow-ups
03Coordinate travel, accommodations, and itineraries
04Prepare materials, agendas, and briefings for meetings
05Own special projects and administrative initiatives as assigned
How this hire moves your business forward: A great executive assistant multiplies the output of a senior leader. Every hour of admin they absorb is an hour of strategic work your executive gets back. This is one of the highest-leverage hires in any company.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Executive Assistants.
LatAm executive assistants often have experience supporting US executives, with strong English skills and proficiency in calendar, travel, and inbox management.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Executive Assistant Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Calendar and schedule management
Email and communication management
Travel coordination
Project coordination
Stakeholder management
Common Tools
Google Workspace / Microsoft 365
Slack
Zoom
Notion / Asana
Expedia / TripActions
Soft Skills & Traits
Proactive and anticipatory
Discreet with sensitive information
Calm under pressure
Exceptionally organized
Strong written and verbal communicator
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$55,000
$20,000
$35,000 / yr
Mid level
$85,000
$30,000
$55,000 / yr
Senior
$108,000
$45,000
$63,000 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Anticipates needs before being asked
Has a clear system for managing a complex executive calendar
Handles sensitive communications with discretion
Manages competing priorities without dropping anything
Red Flags
Reactive rather than proactive - waits to be told what to do
Poor written communication quality
Has only done administrative support, not true executive assistance
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Executive Assistant search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a Executive Assistant.
1-3 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. Moderate English acceptable depending on exposure.
A LatAm executive assistant brings the same polish, proactivity, and executive support capability as a US hire at significantly lower cost. Many have direct experience supporting US-based executives remotely.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Yes. Most LatAm professionals align with US business hours. We match candidates to your specific timezone requirements during the search.
A VA handles a broad mix of tasks. An EA is specifically trained to support senior executives, manage complex priorities, and operate in high-stakes environments. If you are a CEO or senior leader, you want an EA.
Ready to Hire a Executive Assistant Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.