• Key EA role supporting CEO and global C-level team
• High-impact position with international exposure and M&A involvement

About Our Client

Our client is a globally active specialty chemicals business with production and commercial operations across Europe, Asia and the Americas. In a phase of ongoing transformation and international growth, the company is strengthening its leadership support structure and is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to partner with the C-level team.

Job Description

• Proactively manage complex calendars for the CEO and selectively for other C-level stakeholders

• Coordinate and prioritise meetings across multiple time zones

• Organise and facilitate executive leadership meetings, including agenda setting, documentation and follow-up

• Provide administrative and coordination support for ongoing M&A projects

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and alignment

• Track action items and support execution of strategic initiatives

• Plan and organise complex international travel (e.g., Brazil, India, China, Thailand)

• Prepare detailed itineraries and ensure seamless execution of all logistics

• Oversee office management duties for the Basel location

• Support general administrative processes and ensure smooth day-to-day operations

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency across administrative processes

• Leverage MS Office tools and demonstrate affinity for AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership in an international and dynamic environment

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Experience supporting complex projects (e.g., M&A or transformation initiatives) is highly advantageous

• Excellent communication skills and high level of discretion

• Fluent English and at least a conversational level in German

• Hands-on, proactive and service-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency

• High level of emotional intelligence; respectful, humble and team-oriented approach

• Transparent, direct and pragmatic working style

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Interest in and openness to AI tools and digital optimisation

What's on Offer

• An opportunity to play a key role in a trust-based, collaborative culture
• Exposure to global leadership and strategic initiatives
• A dynamic environment with international scope and complexity

Quote job ref

JN-012026-6927068

Job Function

Office & Management Support

Specialisation

Executive Assistant

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Location

Basel

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-012026-6927068