Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Personal and Executive Assistant to the CEO

Our client is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance motion simulators and test equipment for the aerospace, defense, space, and transportation sectors. Renowned for engineering excellence and bespoke solutions for complex mission requirements, the company operates across Europe, Asia, and North America. Its success is driven by visionary leaders and highly skilled professionals committed to shaping the future of technology.

We are seeking a highly organized, dynamic, experienced, and trustworthy Personal & Executive Assistant to support the CEO & Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a cutting-edge manufacturer specializing in advanced aerospace and defense technologies. The role provides comprehensive support across his personal, Family Office, and business activities. This is more than an administrative position—it is an opportunity to become a trusted partner, providing seamless support across both private and executive priorities in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.

If you excel at managing diverse responsibilities, anticipating needs, and delivering exceptional service while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, this role offers significant growth potential, including opportunities for broader client support and group operations responsibilities.

Personal Assistant / Family Office Administrative Support (Approx.
60/70%)

• Handle select personal tasks for company shareholders, such as travel booking, appointment scheduling, coordination with professional service providers (e.g., tax accountants, bankers), and expense reporting, maintaining clear boundaries and professionalism.
• Assist with household-related administrative tasks, including payroll for household staff, vendor coordination, scheduling, estate management, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate logistics for events, client visits, board meetings, and off-site engagements, ensuring seamless planning and execution.
• Proactively anticipate and manage both personal and professional needs, providing end-to-end support to optimize the executive’s efficiency and work-life balance.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives and handling highly confidential information.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives and handling highly confidential information.
• Family Office, Private Office, Wealth Management, or Private Banking experience is strongly preferred, particularly supporting high-net-worth individuals.

• Manage executives’ calendars, emails, task lists, and daily workflow to ensure optimal time management and alignment with business objectives.
• Arrange and coordinate third-party visits, including visitor registration, hosting, and logistics.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, briefing materials, and follow-up actions for meetings and strategic discussions.
• Coordinate documentation and reporting for strategic initiatives, ensuring accuracy, structure, and timely delivery.
• Identify operational gaps, streamline administrative workflows, and implement process improvements.
• Serve as a key communication bridge between executives, internal teams, clients, and external partners—drafting correspondence, managing inquiries, and facilitating smooth information flow.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive company and client information with professionalism.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly expense reports, monitor budget-related items, and manage complex travel itineraries.
• Assist with routine HR-related tasks such as time-off, expense approvals, performance appraisals, and training program coordination.
• Support the preparation and coordination of executive-level presentations and deliverables.
• Assist with other office administration tasks as needed.

• Fluent in English(written and spoken);additional languages (German, French) are a plus.
• Experience in highly sensitive or regulated industries such as finance, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or high-technology sectors is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office(Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Teams, Jira, Slack, Zoom, Asana, and Notion.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives and handling confidential information.

• Experience working with C-level executives in complex, technical, and sensitive…