Assistante de Direction

Cathay Capital; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathay Capital in Paris is seeking an Executive Assistant to support multiple Partners in an international environment. You will coordinate complex calendars and travel, manage meetings and confidential materials, and collaborate with teams across Europe, the US, and Asia.

The role requires 2–3 years of EA experience, fluency in English and French, and a proactive, organized, and discreet mindset. A strong service orientation and comfort with digital tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role.
• Background in Private Equity, Venture Capital, investment banking, consulting or professional services preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable, autonomous and solution-oriented.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a service mindset.
• Discreet with a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
• Confident with digital and collaborative tools and interested in new productivity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Complex calendar management: coordinating schedules, anticipating priorities & adapting to changes.
• Domestic & international travel: transport, accommodation, visas & itineraries.
• Meetings, business lunches, dinners & professional events.
• Coordination with internal teams & external stakeholders worldwide.
• Preparation & handling of confidential documents and information.
• Close collaboration with the support team to ensure seamless coverage.
• Expense reports, supplier follow-up & budget tracking.
• Cross-functional projects & office life.

Skills

calendar management

travel coordination

meetings coordination

stakeholder management

discretion/confidentiality

interpersonal skills

English & French fluency

digital tools proficiency

Tools

Office suite

Collaboration tools

Job description

Cathay Capital is looking for an Executive Assistant to join our Office & Executive Support team in Paris and support several Partners and their teams in an international environment.

In this role, you will help keep day-to-day operations running smoothly, working closely with colleagues across Europe, the US & Asia.

What you'll work on:

• Complex calendar management: coordinating schedules, anticipating priorities & adapting to changes
• Domestic & international travel: transport, accommodation, visas & itineraries
• Meetings, business lunches, dinners & professional events
• Coordination with internal teams & external stakeholders worldwide
• Preparation & handling of confidential documents and information
• Close collaboration with the support team to ensure seamless coverage
• Expense reports, supplier follow-up & budget tracking
• Cross-functional projects & office life

Who you are:

• At least 2-3 years' experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role
• Ideally, a background in Private Equity, Venture Capital, investment banking, consulting or professional services
• Highly organised, detail-oriented & able to manage competing priorities
• Proactive, adaptable, autonomous & solution-oriented
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills & a service mindset
• Discreet, with a strong commitment to confidentiality
• Fluent in French & English, both written and spoken
• Confident with digital and collaborative tools, with an interest in new productivity solutions