Full-Time

Executive Assistant to CMO/CRO

Central Time Zone

Posted on 11/19/2024

Cobalt

Cobalt

201-500 employees

Subscription-based penetration testing services

Consulting
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$87k - $109kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

North Platte, NE, USA

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Administrative Support
Required Skills
Sales
JIRA
Marketing
Confluence
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar role, supporting C-level executives for at least 5 to 7 years.
  • Fluent in English
  • Industry-specific knowledge is a plus.
  • Located in the USA (Central Time Zone)
  • Authorized to Work in the USA.
  • Must be able to travel as needed.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver quick, agile, and adaptable support in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships that allow you to anticipate what is needed.
  • Active Listening Skills.
  • Cultural sensitivity and awareness of different communication styles and customs are essential in maintaining positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Must have high emotional intelligence when handling sensitive situations and conflicts.
  • Builds solid relationships with other employees and external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional time management.
  • Able to confidently multi-task and shift priorities as needed.
  • High level of attention to detail and the use of discretion.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
  • Adaptability & Flexibility.
  • Sales or Marketing experience.
  • Experience handling basic data analysis tasks and presenting findings meaningfully.
  • Proficient in Mac Book, Google Workspace, Confluence, Jira, and more. Cobalt uses Slack for instant messaging and Google Meet for virtual meetings.
Responsibilities
  • Calendar Management: Efficiently coordinate and manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings across multiple time zones, prioritizing time for strategic tasks, and adjusting schedules based on urgent needs.
  • Email and Communication Management: Monitor and triage high volumes of emails, draft responses on behalf of the executives when appropriate, and ensure timely follow-ups.
  • Meeting Coordination: Organize and prepare for meetings, including creating agendas, taking meeting minutes, tracking action items, and following up to ensure completion.
  • Marketing and Sales Alignment: Help coordinate activities that align marketing and sales, such as cross-functional meetings or quarterly planning sessions.
  • Travel Planning: Arrange detailed domestic and international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, transportation, and other logistics, while managing last-minute changes as needed.
  • Expense Reporting: Prepare and submit expense reports, ensuring timely reimbursement and adherence to company policies.
  • Project Support: Assist with managing marketing and sales projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met, and provide support in executing initiatives.
  • Event Planning: Coordinate internal events such as sales meetings and marketing events including logistics, vendor management, and on-site support. Partner with Corporate Events Manager on any large-scale internal events and externally facing events as required.
  • Task Prioritization: Help prioritize and organize daily activities, ensuring executives remain focused on strategic priorities.
  • Efficiency Optimization: Identify and implement improvements in administrative processes to enhance the productivity of the CMO and CRO.
  • Internal Liaison: Act as a point of contact between the CMO and CRO and other departments, facilitating communication and collaboration across marketing, sales, customer success, and channel teams.
  • External Liaison: Manage relationships with external partners, clients, vendors, or analysts, coordinating communications and meetings as necessary.
  • Information Dissemination: Distribute important information and updates to teams, ensuring everyone is aligned with the latest priorities and directives.

Cobalt provides penetration testing as a service (PtaaS) to help organizations identify and fix vulnerabilities in their digital assets. Their service involves simulated cyberattacks that assess the security of a company's systems. Clients subscribe to Cobalt's platform for continuous, on-demand testing, allowing them to regularly evaluate and enhance their cybersecurity without needing in-house experts. Cobalt differentiates itself by offering a systematic approach to penetration testing and has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification, ensuring high security standards. The goal of Cobalt is to help enterprises, including those in education, finance, and technology, manage their cybersecurity needs effectively and affordably.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$35.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cobalt.io's continuous testing model ensures that clients can maintain a robust security posture in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
  • The company's focus on compliance-driven pentesting can drive business growth and resilience, as highlighted in their recent webinar with BARR Advisory.
  • Strategic hires, such as the recruitment of Ronan McCrory from a competitor, strengthen Cobalt.io's leadership and product development capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • The cybersecurity market is highly competitive, with significant players like Horizon3 securing substantial funding, which could impact Cobalt.io's market share.
  • Economic downturns and reduced VC funding in the cybersecurity sector could limit Cobalt.io's growth and expansion opportunities.

What makes Cobalt unique

  • Cobalt.io's 'Pentest as a Service' (PtaaS) model offers continuous, on-demand penetration testing, unlike traditional, periodic pentesting services.
  • Their SOC 2 Type 1 certification underscores a commitment to high security standards, which is a significant differentiator in the cybersecurity market.
  • The subscription-based model allows for scalable and efficient cybersecurity solutions, making it more accessible for enterprises without in-house security experts.

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