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A1 · 12 hours ago

Special Officer, Office of the CEO

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level

A1 is focused on establishing its US market presence and is seeking a Special Officer to support the CEO in this foundational role. The position involves office setup, coordination across teams, and support for early hiring efforts, requiring a proactive and adaptable individual.

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Responsibilities

Support the CEO directly on US launch activities, including scheduling, preparation, follow-ups, and execution of priorities tied to office and team setup
Help set up the US office from scratch, including basic operational arrangements, vendor coordination, documentation, and local admin workflows
Build and maintain a network of recruiters, hiring partners, and service providers in the US to support early-stage hiring needs
Coordinate early hiring and interview logistics, working closely with internal TA teams and external recruiters
Act as a central execution point across HR, Finance, Operations, and Product teams to ensure US launch activities stay on track
Prepare materials, summaries, and briefing notes to support meetings, pitches, and discussions related to hiring, partnerships, and setup
Handle ad-hoc requests, last-minute changes, and urgent execution needs with speed, flexibility, and sound judgment

Qualification

Office administrationOperations coordinationExecutive supportCommunicationOrganizational skillsProactive mindsetAdapt

Required

Experience in office administration, operations, executive support, startup operations, or business coordination
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple moving pieces in an unstructured environment
Comfort working closely with senior leadership and handling sensitive information
Strong communication skills and confidence engaging external parties (e.g. recruiters, vendors, partners)
Hands-on, proactive mindset—comfortable figuring things out without a playbook
Willingness to take on both operational and business-facing tasks as needed

Preferred

(Background is flexible. What matters most is your ability to execute, adapt, and build from zero.)

Company

A1

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A1 is research and product group focused on building essential, next-gen applications that benefits the wider society, not the exclusive few.
dateFounded in 2025
location
Malaysia, MY
people-size11-50 employees

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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