Executive Assistant

About Maersk

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with stakeholders and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded.

You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together, go all the way for our customers, society and for each other.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable, proactive, and business-savvy Executive Assistant to support our Senior Leadership in the Finance Organisation, This role goes beyond traditional administrative support and requires strong judgment, ownership, and the ability to operate as a trusted extension of the leader.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of business priorities, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate needs, manage complexity, and drive operational efficiency with minimal supervision.

• Calendar & Priority Management (Trust-Critical)

Own and manage a highly dynamic calendar with competing priorities across global stakeholders.

Apply strong business judgment to prioritize meetings based on strategic importance, urgency, and impact.

Proactively resolve conflicts, ensuring optimal use of leaders time.

Treat calendar management as a trust function , maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and reliability.

• Communication & Inbox Management

Review and triage emails, identifying items that require attention, escalation, or can be independently handled.

Respond on behalf of the leader where appropriate (e.g., reminders, policy adherence, follow-ups, coordination emails).

Ensure no critical communication falls through the cracks.

• Travel & Logistics Planning

Plan and execute end-to-end travel (domestic and international) with precision and foresight.

Anticipate needs and preferencesno repeated follow-ups required.

Optimize travel plans for cost efficiency, convenience, and time effectiveness .

• Expense & Administrative Excellence

Prepare and submit expense reports with zero errors and full compliance with company policies.

Ensure timely submissions and proactive tracking of approvals.

• Meeting Effectiveness & AI-Enabled Productivity

Leverage modern tools, including AI-assisted solutions , to capture meeting minutes, summarize discussions, and track action items.

Continuously explore and adopt new tools to improve productivity and efficiency.

Ensure follow-through on action items and commitments.

• Decision Support & Business Awareness

Develop a strong understanding of the leaders business context, priorities, and operating rhythm.

Make informed decisions within defined boundaries to reduce leader’s cognitive load.

Provide proactive suggestions to improve efficiency, cost management, and scheduling.

• Operational Discipline & Ownership

Execute tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate strong follow-through—tasks should not require repeated reminders.

Maintain high standards of organization, documentation, and confidentiality.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or Other

Experience from a similar role – with a proven track record and a can-do attitude

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Core Capabilities

Strong business acumen and ability to understand strategic priorities

Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

High attention to detail and execution excellence

Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability

Ability to make sound decisions within defined boundaries

Behavioral Attributes

Trustworthy and discreet, with high integrity

Curious and eager to learn, especially in adopting new technologies (AI/tools)

Calm under pressure and capable of handling ambiguity

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

High reliability—delivers without needing follow-ups

Prior experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership

Experience in handling global stakeholders and complex calendars preferred

Familiarity with corporate tools, expense systems, and productivity platforms

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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