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Executive Assistant (f/m/d)

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

We are looking for a versatile Executive Assistant who will be focused on supporting the Executive Vice President and Head of Europe as well her direct leadership team in their day-to-day office activities. You are a seasoned Executive Assistant eager to work in a dynamic environment? Then you are our candidate!

Your responsibilities

  • Administrative support: Perform various administrative activities, including taking ownership of the executive’s agenda/schedule and expense reports. 

  • Confidential support: Act as point of contact for internal/external enquiries by phone and email, initiates action and makes judgments about urgency of issues. Provide confidential support to individual executives and/or management team members.  

  • Documentation: Research, compile, verify, and analyze information. Prepare reports, presentations, organization charts and related correspondence.   

  • Communication: Be responsible for different communication tasks within the Region, ensure knowledge and information is shared and keep others up to date.   

  • Processes: Implement Hitachi Energy processes and initiate continuous improvement of administrative processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.  

  • Events: Arrange business critical internal/external events, including meeting agendas, travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodation, conferences, visiting speakers etc.  

Your background

  • 8+ years’ experience in Executive Assistant roles supporting Senior Leaders.  

  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. 

  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with high level of complexity. 

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.  

  • Ability to proactively anticipate needs, work independently and take initiative. 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications. 

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken, some knowledge of German is a plus. 

Location Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
Contract Regular
Publication date 2024-04-18
Reference number R0049323
More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com