Executive Business Partner

MATS Research is an independent nonprofit AI-safety research fellowship and educational program that connects researchers with mentors in AI alignment, transparency, and security.

Recently fundedCompany intelligence
Berkeley, United States
About MATS Research

MATS runs 10–12-week research fellowships in Berkeley and London, providing mentorship, research management, compute, stipends, housing, and travel support. It also operates the MATS Residency, a 6–24-month program for independent AI-safety research.

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Candidate Availability

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You will provide operational support to three senior leaders. You will own scheduling, track commitments and project follow-ups, conduct regular briefings, reconcile expenses, arrange travel, and handle special projects and confidential information with sound judgment.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in an executive assistant, business partner, chief of staff, or senior administrative role
  • Complex calendar management across multiple time zones
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Confidentiality and judgment
  • International travel coordination
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Interest in AI safety, alignment, or related fields

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end scheduling for three senior leaders
  • Prioritize meeting requests, resolve conflicts, and protect executive time
  • Track executive responsibilities, deadlines, and follow-up items
  • Conduct regular executive check-ins and relay key updates
  • Process and reconcile executive expenses
  • Arrange domestic and international travel
  • Track projects requiring executive input or sign-off
  • Complete executive support tasks and special projects

Benefits

  • Training and attendance at relevant conferences
  • Occasional hybrid work
  • Access to office spaces in London, Berkeley, and partnered locations
  • Private medical insurance, including dental and vision
  • Lunch and dinner provided Monday through Friday
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