About The Role

About UsHarmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.About the RoleAs Executive Assistant at Harmattan AI, you will serve as a trusted right-hand partner to our founders, ensuring seamless coordination across his priorities, stakeholders, and strategic initiatives. You will be embedded at the heart of a founder-led environment operating at the intersection of advanced technology and national security — where the pace is relentless, discretion is paramount, and your impact is direct.The C-Suite operates across multiple time zones, engaging daily with government officials, investors, and senior defense stakeholders. This role demands a resilient, solutions-oriented individual who can anticipate needs, act with precision, and communicate with confidence at the highest levels.ResponsibilitiesExecutive SupportProvide senior-level, strategic EA support across all business and personal prioritiesManage a highly complex and evolving international calendar with strong prioritisation and proactive anticipationAct as a professional gatekeeper and communication filter, managing inbound requests with sound judgmentPrepare briefing materials and ensure preparedness for all engagementsTrack actions and ensure consistent follow-through across key initiativesStakeholder & Communications ManagementCoordinate interactions with senior stakeholders, including government, investors, and strategic partnersDraft and manage high-quality communications in both French and EnglishBuild and maintain strong relationships across internal and external networksOperations & LogisticsManage complex international travel planning and logisticsAct as a central point of coordination across business and leadership activitiesSupport ad hoc projects linked to strategic and operational prioritiesMaintain organisation, structure, and efficiency within a fast-moving environmentCandidate RequirementsAt least 5–10 years of proven experience supporting in a high-performance environment (private equity, private office, or equivalent)Fully bilingual in French and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong track record of operating in fast-paced, international, high-pressure settingsOutstanding technical capability and confidence using modern productivity tools, including AIDemonstrable ability to manage complexity with precision and sound judgmentHigh levels of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligenceHighly organised, detail-oriented, and naturally proactiveCalm, solutions-driven mindset with the ability to anticipate needs before they ariseComfortable working on-site in Paris with flexibility across working hours and time zonesEligibility to work in France; security clearance requirements may apply given the nature of the organisationExcellent, verifiable referencesWe look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.