EA to CEO

Tiger Recruitment Ltd.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a fast-growing international technology company to recruit an Executive Assistant to the CEO.

This role supports senior leadership across multiple time zones and involves extensive international travel, up to six months per year. The ideal candidate has 3+ years supporting a CEO or senior executive in global environments, a legal background (Law degree preferred), and excellent English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience supporting a CEO, Founder, Partner or senior executive within a sophisticated international organisation.
• A legal background is essential, ideally a degree in Law with practical experience in contract review, corporate documentation or working closely with legal counsel.
• Native/C2 English with excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness & confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace skills.
• Italian language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the CEO's diary, priorities & meeting schedule across multiple time zones.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing correspondence, requests & communications.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, agendas & supporting materials for meetings.
• Anticipate requirements & proactively resolve issues before they arise.
• Travel extensively with the CEO, potentially up to six months per year, including extended international trips.
• Coordinate Board, investor & senior leadership meetings, including materials, minutes & follow-up.
• Draft & review correspondence, presentations & business documentation on behalf of the CEO.
• Review contracts, agreements & legal documentation, identifying key points & issues for discussion with external counsel.
• Liaise with legal advisors & internal stakeholders on contractual & corporate matters.
• Track CEO priorities & ensure actions are followed through to completion.
• Coordinate with international offices, senior management & external stakeholders.
• Support special projects, company events, offsites & growth initiatives.
• Manage expenses, suppliers & administrative requirements while continuously improving processes.

Skills

Executive support

English proficiency

Discretion

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Legal coordination

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

We are partnered with a fast-growing international technology company seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the CEO to become a trusted partner within the CEO's office. This is a highly international role requiring up to approximately six months of travel per year with the CEO, across Europe, the US, Asia & other global markets. The ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy international travel, adapt easily to different environments & be comfortable operating at a senior level while constantly on the move.

Key Responsibilities

CEO Support

• Own the CEO's diary, priorities & meeting schedule across multiple time zones.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing correspondence, requests & communications.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, agendas & supporting materials for meetings.
• Anticipate requirements & proactively resolve issues before they arise.

International Travel & Representation

• Travel extensively with the CEO, potentially up to six months per year, including extended international trips.
• Manage complex itineraries, flights, hotels, visas, transportation & last-minute changes.
• Coordinate client meetings, investor engagements, conferences, trade fairs & institutional events.
• Accompany the CEO at formal dinners & high-level representative engagements.

Board, Investor & Legal Support

• Coordinate Board, investor & senior leadership meetings, including materials, minutes & follow-up.
• Draft & review correspondence, presentations & business documentation on behalf of the CEO.
• Review contracts, agreements & legal documentation, identifying key points & issues for discussion with external counsel.
• Liaise with legal advisors & internal stakeholders on contractual & corporate matters.
• Handle highly confidential financial, strategic, commercial & personnel information.

Projects & Coordination

• Track CEO priorities & ensure actions are followed through to completion.
• Coordinate with international offices, senior management & external stakeholders.
• Support special projects, company events, offsites & growth initiatives.
• Manage expenses, suppliers & administrative requirements while continuously improving processes.

About You

3+ years' experience supporting a CEO, Founder, Partner or senior executive within a sophisticated international organisation; experience from top-tier consulting, professional services, investment or multinational environments is preferred. A legal background is essential, ideally a degree in Law with practical experience in contract review, corporate documentation or working closely with legal counsel. Native/C2 English with excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness & confidence working with senior stakeholders. Excellent Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace skills. Italian language skills are advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone intelligent, polished, proactive & exceptionally discreet, combining strong executive support capability with a genuine legal foundation. You will have the judgement to understand when matters can be handled independently & when they should be escalated to external counsel. You will be calm under pressure, highly adaptable & comfortable in formal international environments, with the flexibility to operate effectively across different countries, cultures & time zones.

Extensive travel is fundamental to this position. Candidates must be willing & able to spend up to approximately six months per year travelling internationally with the CEO.