Executive Assistant to MD (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

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As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the CEO's day-to-day activities. Acting as a trusted business partner, you will coordinate complex schedules, facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders, and provide high-level administrative and organizational support.

This position requires excellent judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the CEO's complex calendar, scheduling meetings and coordinating priorities.
  • Organize domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, accommodation, visas, and logistics.
  • Prepare meeting materials, presentations, reports, and correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
  • Act as a key point of contact between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, executive committees, and board-related activities.
  • Draft, proofread, and manage professional communications in English and French.
  • Follow up on action items and ensure timely execution of agreed deliverables.
  • Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
  • Support project coordination and contribute to special business initiatives as required.
  • Assist with office management and administrative matters when needed.

Ensure the smooth and efficient management of the CEO's day-to-day activitiesCoordinate complex schedules and facilitate communication

Profile
  • Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a CEO, Managing Director, or senior executive.
  • Experience within an SME, entrepreneurial, or fast-paced environment is highly desirable.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and work independently.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly trustworthy and comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams).
  • Fluent English and French are required; additional languages are an asset.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, commercial diploma, or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar senior administrative role.
  • Proven experience supporting C-level executives.
Our client is a SME based in the heart of Geneva.
  • Opportunity to work closely with an experienced CEO and gain broad business exposure.
  • Varied and visible role within an international SME environment.
  • Centrally located offices in Geneva.
  • Collaborative and professional working atmosphere.
  • Fixed-term contract of 12 months with competitive compensation and benefits.
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