Executive Partner - Nairobi

About Athena

Athena helps ambitious leaders work smarter and live better through world-class executive support powered by AI. Join a global organization where you can grow fast, take ownership of your career, and redefine what executive partnership looks like.

The Role

As an Executive Partner (XP), you’ll go beyond traditional executive assistance to become a strategic collaborator for founders, investors, creators, and senior leaders. You’ll manage priorities, drive initiatives forward, and help your members operate at their highest level—no two days are the same.

What You’ll Do

• Optimize your member’s time, priorities, and workflows
• Manage high-stakes scheduling, communication, and logistics
• Support research, strategy, and executive-level projects
• Create polished, executive-ready presentations and content
• Anticipate needs and solve problems proactively
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and extended teams

The Athena Hub Model

This role requires living within 80km of the Nairobi Hub for:

• 2 weeks of intensive onsite onboarding
• Ongoing monthly Hub sessions and development
• A strong, in-person community and rapid onsite responsiveness

You’re a Great Fit If You

• Communicate clearly, confidently, and with discretion
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-performance environments
• Are highly proactive, organized, and tech-savvy (Google Workspace, Mac, AI tools)
• Have strong English communication skills
• Can work full-time (40 hrs/week), aligned to U.S. time zones
• Are fully committed (no side gigs) and growth-oriented

Compensation & Benefits

• Earn up to KES 90,500 after training and member matching
• HMO coverage, optical & medicine reimbursements
• Company-paid access to mental health and coaching support
• Career growth in a 3,000+ global network
• Access to Metis College, Athena’s fully sponsored MBA program

Why Athena

• At Athena, your work matters. You’ll partner with global leaders, grow alongside ambitious peers, and build a career—not just a job—in a culture that invests deeply in your success.

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