An actuarial consulting firm is looking for an exceptional candidate to be the right-hand Executive Assistant and Operational support to the CEO. This is a fully remote and part-time 20 hour week role; candidates must be preferably Cape Town-based for occasional meetings. The consulting firm has a global reach with a strong international network of consultants and contractors. Experience in an insurance and data analytics environment is essential.

Primary duties:

Business development
Market research
Project management
Document, report and presentation drafting

Additional duties:

Operations management on a daily basis
General administrative assistance
Executive Assistant function to the CEO
Manage the firm's digital presence
Plan and coordinate the CEO's schedule
Email management
Expense and budget tracking
Organise and coordinate travel arrangements and business meetings

Requirements:

Uncompromising attention to detail
Hard working and independent
Organised
Assertive and able to communicate effectively
Out of the box approach to problem solving
Ability to conduct structured research and derive meaningful conclusions from vast amounts of information
Ability to prioritise and manage projects with overlapping timelines under pressure
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Experience with networking and client-facing / business development roles
At least 3 years' experience as a PA/EA for a senior executive
Strong Microsoft Office experience essential
Experience in a financial services and data analytics environment
Reliable high speed uncapped fibre internet connection

Discretionary performance bonus

Position available immediately

3-month fixed term contract with the opportunity for a permanent role

If you are not contacted by WatersEdge Solutions within 14 days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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