Executive Assistant to SVP/Managing Director, EMEA
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You will bring:
At least 5+ years experience working at Executive C-suite administrative level.
Strong written and oral communication skills for working cross-functionally with senior leaders, board members, customer executives, and investors
Keen attention to detail when providing administrative support on tasks including email screening, calendar and phone management, travel arrangements, preparation and tracking of expense reports, and coordination and prep for meetings and conference calls, including the arrangement of logistics, meeting space, communications, and catering
An ability to independently prioritize tasks
Expert level knowledge of desktop computer applications such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, File Sharing/Collaboration sites
Experience with productivity apps (HR, expense reporting, travel, purchasing, etc.) and SalesForce and Confluence preferable
Strong organization, project management, and problem-solving skills
Experience in managing both internal and external events and meetings, taking ownership of crafting the agenda/slide
Possess strong interpersonal skills, as well as a strong customer service perspective (internal, as well as external), and can handle issues with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and urgency
Be highly proactive and take ownership to anticipate needs and adept at managing up and downstream to ensure deliverables are met timely and accurately
A strong sense of confidentiality and integrity while working on sensitive projects.
Strong written and oral communication skills for working cross-functionally with senior leaders, board members, customer executives, and investors
A collaborative nature when partnering with the team to advance goals and objectives, all while gaining insight into Guidewire’s strategic initiatives.
Your role as an EA at Guidewire:
Administrative support on tasks including email screening, calendar and phone management, travel arrangement, preparation and tracking of expense reports and coordination and prep for meetings and conferences.
Partner across organizational boundaries to deliver outcomes with other Executive Assistants and business partners.
Plan and support events for large meetings, off-sites, and team sessions, crafting agenda/slide deck.
Possess a high degree of initiative to take independent action and be able to exercise proper judgment at all times
Pre-brief executive on weekly agenda to plan and coordinate key action points that require executives attention.
Managing and reconciling expense reports on behalf of the leaders
Maintain organizational charts and email distribution lists
Be approachable and eager to provide counsel and direction to team members/peers
Take initiative in researching, implementing, and improving systems and processes
A great artistic eye to create graphics and presentations for executive-level audiences.
Assist with event planning and special projects including quarterly management meetings, company picnic, holiday
Create and maintain collaboration sites for sharing information