Executive Assistant, Madrid

Permira; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in private equity seeks a dynamic administrative support professional in Madrid. The role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating with stakeholders, and providing exemplary service in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and possess exceptional communication skills, with a degree and fluency in English.

Formación

• Fluent written and spoken English required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Education to degree level.

Responsabilidades

• Manage busy diaries and complex travel arrangements.
• Coordinate with portfolio companies and stakeholders.
• Organize meetings across different time zones.

Conocimientos

Communication

Flexibility

Organization

Problem-solving

Team spirit

Educación

Degree level education

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

About Permira

Permira was founded in 1985 and has made over 250 private equity investments. The first pan-European fund was raised in 1997, investing out of four offices in Frankfurt, London, Milan and Paris. Since then, Permira has continued to grow steadily and today is present on three continents. An international team of investment professionals cover a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Today, the firm's teams advise funds with total committed capital of approximately €50 billion. Permira funds have consistently outperformed the stock market over the past 20 years delivering strong returns across economic cycles. Currently, Permira funds own over 50 companies around the world. Core focus on multinational companies with international growth. Permira invests across four sectors; Consumer, Tech, Healthcare, Climate and Services.

More than 350 people in 15 offices across Europe, the US and Asia are ready to support companies’ global ambitions, help them to find acquisition targets, attract new senior members to their boards and assist them in developing new strategic relationships.

Success at Permira

The Permira culture unites a diverse team of 450+ individuals in 15 offices around the world. Central to this culture is a flat structure that encourages open communication and collaboration across sectors, geographies and functions. Click below to more about what it takes to succeed at Permira.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will join a key operational hub for Permira. This role requires an excellent communicator, someone who can take on a variety of tasks, has an intellectual curiosity and who will remain calm and composed under pressure. They must have the ability to interact seamlessly with both internal and external stakeholders and ensure an exemplary service. This role will suit a candidate who is strongly self-motivated, very organised, meticulously efficient and yet who can innovate in support of the firm’s growing complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive planning and managing busy diaries
• Delivery of complex multi-stop travel arrangements
• Coordinating with portfolio companies and stakeholders
• Organizing calls/meetings across different time zones
• Planning and managing company events
• Processing business expenses and providing administrative support
• Handling confidential information with integrity
• Drafting, editing, and proofing presentations and documents
  
  

Essential Skills & Characteristics

• Exceptional communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments
• Ability to deal with last-minute changes
• Hands-on, hardworking, and personable demeanor
• Trustworthy and diplomatic with a keen sense of integrity
• Extremely organized and responsive
• Initiative and proactive problem-solving
• Strong team spirit and positive influence on others
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Resilience and positivity
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Education to degree level
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
  
  

Desirable Skills

• C-suite or equivalent experience in global PE or FS setting
• A good level of Spanish is ideal but not essential
  
  

Join us in Madrid and be part of a dynamic team that drives global success! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Permira.