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Executive Assistant, Madrid Jobs in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain at Permira
Title: Executive Assistant, Madrid
Company: Permira
Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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.
