Executive Assistant - with fluent English

With more than 600 consultants in 67 offices and 36 countries, we work closely with public and private corporations, family-owned enterprises, and nonprofit and government agencies to help them define great leadership in the face of changing economic conditions, emerging opportunities, and

To support our growing team, we are looking for a qualified and convincing personality to

join our team in Budapest as an  Executive Assistant  with fluent English  language skills (as the main requirement).

What is the role about

This Executive Assistant ("EA") role offers you a unique opportunity to combine administrative skills with project management and communication responsibilities. Working within a fast-paced client service environment, you are supporting one or more Consultant(s), providing seamless administrative and project support throughout the lifecycle of each engagement. Acting as a business services partner, you must be comfortable wearing – and quickly shifting between – the hats of both an administrator and project coordinator, while continually finding new ways to deepen and optimize your working relationship and business practices with your designated consultant. You must be capable of “stage managing” all the elements of projects, ensuring they come together successfully; this includes planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and compliance requirements. You must also be a relationship builder, capable of fostering connections and coordinating the efforts of team members and clients in order to deliver projects according to plan. You have to proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and crises, and devise contingency plans accordingly. Importantly, you have to ensure absolute discretion in handling all corporate business.

• You will work in close alignment and collaboration with your consultant
• You will play a key role in coordinating and administrating our international projects and thereby contribute to our success and the success of our clients.
• You will work as a member of a cohesive, multinational, and supportive team from Budapest.
• You will have flexibility in working hours and the opportunity to work from home

Requirements

Benefits

At Egon Zehnder, we operate as one unified team with expertise across industries, functions, and geographies. Our organization can be described as high-performing and collaborative, combined with a caring and respectful culture. Employee safety, well-being, and engagement are top priorities and at the core of our culture. We are proud to build relationships and live our Values through our Employee Resource Groups and initiatives. We have global programs focused on :

Be part of an international, highly professional, dynamic, and close-knit team! In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an annual performance-based bonus to reward our employees for their hard work and dedication. We offer additional paid holidays between Christmas and New Year, allowing our employees to spend time with their families and loved ones during the festive season. Our private medical care package ensures that our employees have access to high-quality medical care when they need it most. To support our employees in their personal and professional development, we offer free language courses in English, French, German, Hungarian, and Italian. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and our flexible hybrid work model allows our employees to work from home or in the office, depending on their needs and preferences. The policy varies by country and is subject to change by Egon Zehnder at any time. Our cafeteria provides a variety of meal options for our employees to choose from, ensuring that they have access to healthy and delicious snacks throughout the day.