Senior Executive Assistant

Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant

Job Purpose/Objective: Provide secretarial and administration support Bangalore /Dubai based Senior Leadership Team.

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Leadership will provide high-level administrative support, including managing their calendar, communications, and special projects. The EA will act as a key liaison between the Leadership and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination and execution of various initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Provide effective and efficient secretarial and administration assistance to Leadership team and overseas visitors of the highest quality.
• Manage the daily schedule, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements of aligned leaders
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the leadership.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Draft meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
• Organize town halls whenever necessary.

Travel Management:

• Coordinate all travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and transportation for the Leadership
• Ensure all necessary documentation (e.g., passports, visas, presentations) is prepared for international and domestic travel.

Project Management:

• Coordinate and track the progress of special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Leadership
• Assist in planning and organizing internal and external events, board meetings, and conferences.
• Follow up on tasks and deadlines for various departments on behalf of the Leadership
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  • Serve as the point of contact between the Leadership and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication within the leadership team and across departments.
  • Manage incoming emails and correspondence, prioritizing and responding on behalf of the Leadership as needed.
  • Liaison with other Cigna offices globally.
  • Build good working relationships with executive assistant/administration officers globally.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate meetings, events, and projects.
• Prepare briefing documents, presentations, and reports for the Leadership team’s interactions with external stakeholders.

Executive Office Operations:

• Ensure the smooth functioning of the Executive Office by handling office supplies, maintaining records, and managing budgets related to the activities of Leadership
• Assist in the preparation of the Leadership’s annual budget and manage financial reports related to their activities.
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  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in an administrative/executive assistant role, preferably supporting senior leadership.
  • Fluency in English (read, write and speak)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Drives Results, Resourcefulness, Customer Focus, Communicates Effectively, Builds Networks and Organizational Savvy
• Highly organized, proactive and efficient
• Forward thinker who can proactively handle circumstances and situations – must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Very strong communication skills via email and phone, internally and with external stakeholders
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different time zones and schedules during travel.

Key Behavioural Traits:

• Proactive and resourceful.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and travel on short notice when needed.

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