English & Greek Speaking PA to CEO - based in Greece

Title: English & Greek Speaking PA to CEO - based in Greece

Salary: Excellent

Location: Greece

Languages: French, German, Greek

Posted: 9th Mar 2010

The Company

A Global Portfolio Investment Company is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Chief

Executive Officer to join their team based in Thessaloniki, Greece. Travel will be essential to

affiliated offices in the UK, US and Europe. If you feel that you would like to work in a leadingedge, dynamic organisation with a results oriented team of professionals, this vacancy will suit you.

This is a great opportunity for a professional committed to developing their career in

management with a very attractive compensation package.

The Role

To provide the full range of PA, secretarial, administrative and organisational support to the

CEO as follows:

• Manage the administration team and administration projects, and provide regular

updates to management

• Diary management, organising and coordinating extensive travel arrangements and

arrangement of meetings

• Travel to support business and private events and business visits to other group

offices in support of the CEO, as required

• Representing and assisting the CEO in personal and business affairs

• Assisting the CEO on all projects as required, including those of a highly sensitive

and personal nature

• Preparing and organising the CEO’s participation in conferences and other social or

charity events

• Liaison with key senior management personnel throughout the business

• Building and developing, liaising with PR and looking after the company brand and

the CEO’s image, both internally and externally

• Manage CEO’s petty cash for day to day expenses

• Liaison with external agencies and suppliers – extensive liaison required with full

range of suppliers, organisations and travel companies

• Involved in the recruitment of domestic staff and administrators

• Any other duties that might be required from time to time.

The Individual

• At least 7-10 years previous PA experience operating at a senior level, ideally with

international experience at CEO / MD levels, and preferably from a private equity /

hedge fund or financial services industry background

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, as well as project management skills

• Track record demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

together with organisational management

• English & Greek language required, French and /or German highly desirable

• University qualification or relevant secretarial certificate will be essential

Well developed personal attributes including:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• High levels of attention to detail

• Highly presentable – impeccable appearance

• Problem solver with willingness to learn

• Confident, driven and reliable

• Self starter; uses initiative

• Strong ‘can-do’ attitude

• Competent in the use of all Microsoft Office Packages; fast and accurate typing skills

and shorthand.

• High levels of energy, ability and flexibility to work weekends and travel with the CEO

whenever needed.

This is a demanding, exciting and challenging role and an excellent opportunity to join a

growing company where your skills and initiative will be recognised and well rewarded.

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