Executive assistant

Job description

Orison Group
is an international consulting and investment firm with operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Our CEO is currently expanding a multi-business portfolio (consulting, real estate, supply chain, and tech) and is looking for a top-tier
Executive Assistant
to help drive structure, clarity, and velocity across multiple fronts.

Your Mission

As Executive Assistant, you will be the CEO's strategic right hand — managing operations, organizing priorities, and freeing up his time to focus on growth. This is
not just a classic assistant role
— you'll be
deeply involved in project execution, budgeting, travel coordination, supplier follow-ups, and team orchestration
.

You must be structured, sharp, loyal, and excited to work in a demanding but empowering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Administration

• Manage the CEO's agenda: meetings, appointments, briefings, and travel plans.
• Coordinate communications and serve as a point of contact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient documentation, file management, and digital organization across tools and platforms.
• Organize internal follow-ups, recurring check-ins, and decision-making meetings.
• Prepare presentations, executive summaries, and reports for board-level or partner meetings.

Strategic & Operational Project Support

• Support coordination of business initiatives in areas such as consulting, procurement, and real estate.
• Liaise with service providers, consultants, and partners across multiple geographies.
• Assist with monitoring key project deliverables and ensuring milestones are met.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and tracking of cross-functional tasks.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO on priority initiatives and strategic reviews.

Discretionary Support

• Provide occasional support on matters of personal logistics, budgeting, and coordination when needed.
• Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in executive support or project coordination.
• Excellent command of
  English and French
  (spoken and written).
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle pressure.
• Highly organized and proactive, with a solution-first mindset.
• Excellent with Excel/Google Sheets, Google Drive, and calendar tools.
• Experience in a multicultural or international environment preferred.
• Bonus: Familiarity with procurement, real estate, or consulting is a strong asset.
• Willing to work 100% remotely

Location: Remote-Friendly | Full-Time | Multinational Scope

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's in business administration/science or engineering
• Experience expected: 3 years minimum
• Excellent English & French
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Work experience in Sourcing, Procurement & Purchasing
• Ability to demonstrate a range of influencing techniques
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and change
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication (written & oral), interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong relationship management skills and a proactive customer-focused approach
• Forward and solution minded, team player and with high degree of self-management
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adopt a flexible approach and priorities tasks appropriately
• Comfortable navigating in a multicultural and broad environment and with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work from home or in a hybrid approach while delivering the highest level of performance and results

What we offer

• A dynamic and empowering work environment.
• Exposure to international business and real estate projects.
• Flexible working setup (remote/hybrid).
• Travel opportunities (Africa, Europe, GCC).
• Competitive compensation (based on experience).
• Potential performance-based bonuses and project-based incentives.

Orison Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.