Manager of Executive Assistants, Cohere
People
$140-160k
+ Equity. Canada: $180K – $210K
Enterprise-grade AI solutions for real-world business problems
Be an early applicant
Enterprise-grade AI solutions for real-world business problems
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-160k
+ Equity. Canada: $180K – $210K
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower businesses to scale innovation, boost productivity, and drive progress that reaches everyone.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of experience working as an Executive Assistant or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience managing a high performing Admin team
- You anticipate others needs and can work proactively to address them
- Previous experience partnering with senior leaders in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- You are a strong communicator, both written and verbal - and feel comfortable speaking to C-level stakeholders
- You are highly self-motivated and exercise discretion, tact, and professionalism
- You’re detail-oriented, love staying organized, and stay cool under tight deadlines
- Experience with tools like Slack, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Google Slides
- You enjoy a balance of collaborative and independent work
- Experience creating and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- The Admin team at Cohere is looking for an Executive Assistant to support Cohere's SVP of People, and to manage some of our global EA team
- In this dynamic and collaborative role, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working cross-functionally to provide high-value support
- You will manage executive calendars, coordinate travel arrangements, enhance team cohesion through various initiatives, and take on diverse projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing a high performing team of EAs across the company
- We are seeking someone who is eager to dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with supporting our executive team. If you have a passion for providing seamless administrative support and contributing to a high-performing organization, this role is ideal for you
- Manage the day-to-day schedule for our SVP of People, including calendaring, booking meetings [internal and external] and other commitments to ensure a balanced and efficient workday
- Coordinate internal and external meetings (think 1:1s, board meetings, partner meetings) and assist with documentation that may be required in conjunction with meetings
- Oversee travel arrangements and logistics for our leadership team, including booking flights and accommodations, schedule, and expense reconciliation
- Serve as a strategic partner to your executive, orchestrating cross-functional initiatives to drive executive productivity and effectiveness
- Work directly with your executive’s department leads to drive strategic planning, manage priorities, and maximize your executive’s productivity
- Manage the day to day operations of part of the EA team, including 1:1s, performance management, and career development
- Manage the broader EA team to promote collaboration, communication, and efficiency across departments
- Work to identify new ways to add value and proactively take on tasks that can help our leadership team be more productive. We’re looking for someone who loves to optimize operations and processes and is equally excited to share their ideas with our team!
- Take on special projects like coordinating team events or community-building activities
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining a strict level of confidentiality
Our take
Many businesses are now faced with the challenge of adopting advanced AI safely and securely. While AI tools like ChatGPT are making headlines, companies (especially those in regulated industries such as banking, telecoms, or government services) worry about privacy, compliance, and control over their sensitive data. Cohere addresses these concerns by offering AI solutions that can be trained on a company's internal data and, importantly, run on their own infrastructure rather than relying on external cloud providers. And in a world where data breaches and regulatory scrutiny are constant threats, this focus on trust and security is key.
In a competitive landscape dominated by giants like OpenAI, Google, and Elon Musk's xAI, Cohere is setting itself apart by targeting businesses exclusively. Its approach has earned it contracts with some big names, like Royal Bank of Canada, Fujitsu, LG, Oracle, and Dell. By focusing on reliability and enterprise adoption rather than viral consumer appeal, Cohere has carved out a strong niche for itself.
This isn't going unnoticed either, as the company recently raised $500M, boosting its valuation to $6.8B, and brought on board top talent from Meta and Uber to strengthen its leadership team. Alongside this, it's doubled its annual recurring revenue to $100M in 2025 and is aiming to hit $200M by year-end. With its North platform for AI agents and a lean cost structure compared with larger rivals, Cohere is very much ready for more growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
192% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2026
$600m
SERIES E
Sep 2025
$100m
LATE VC
Total funding: $2.1bn
Company benefits
- Six weeks’ paid vacation
- Equity / stock options
- RRSP, 401(k), and Pension Scheme contributions
- Coverage for 100% of your insurance premiums across health, dental, vision, and travel
- Additional coverage for accessing mental health providers/services
- Six months of fully paid parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy
- Financial support for egg freezing and IVF in Canada and the UK
- A monthly fitness and wellness allowance
- Globally dispersed company that supports a remote work culture
- A $2,000 annual education benefit for professional development
- A weekly stipend for meals when working remotely and catered lunch when working from one of our global offices
- A monthly arts and culture allowance
- A monthly quality time allowance
Company HQ
Grange Park, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Aidan Gomez
(Co-Founder & CEO)Aidan received a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in 2024 and has served as Cohere's CEO since co-founding the company in 2019.
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