Executive Assistant to The CEO

Big enough to deliver, small enough to care.

GFT is shaping the future. We are driving the digital transformation of leading financial institutions worldwide and also offer pioneering technologies and innovation to other sectors such as industry and insurance. From cloud engineering and artificial intelligence to the Internet of Things and blockchain for Industry 4.0.

We offer the advantages of a globally active group combined with the benefits of a medium-sized company. Solidly financed, family-owned for over 30 years and always with our individual employees in mind. At the same time, we offer a very international environment, the opportunity to work abroad and the expertise of over 12,000 colleagues. For us, value-orientated and collaborative working is not just a phrase, but a lived practice. This connects our employees worldwide and lays the foundation for our successful work and a unique sense of unity.

**Your Role**:
As the **Executive Assistant to the CEO**, you will be at the core of decision-making processes, enabling the CEO to focus on key strategic priorities. Acting as a trusted advisor and operational enabler, you will facilitate seamless communication, drive project execution, and ensure organizational excellence.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO.
- Develop and refine decision-making frameworks and prepare concise, actionable insights for the CEO.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute high-priority projects and initiatives.
- Act as a key point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and executive-level documentation with precision and clarity.
- Handle confidential information with the highest discretion and professionalism.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- **Education**: A PhD or MBA is preferred, reflecting the strategic mindset and expertise required for this role.
- **Experience**:1-3 years of professional experience in consulting, project management, or strategy. Relevant internships or working student roles will also be considered.
- **Analytical Thinking**: Ability to structure complex challenges and present clear solutions.
- **Communication**: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for internal and external engagements.
- **Languages**: Proficiency in both English and German is essential for this role.
- **Location**:Stuttgart-based with partial remote work flexibility.
- **Organization**:Perfect organizational skills with a talent for multitasking and meeting deadlines.
- **Discretion**:A highly trustworthy approach to handling sensitive information.

**Preferred Background**:

- Preferred academic background: industrial engineering or technical fields. Business administration is beneficial but not required.
- Familiarity with the technology or financial services sector is a plus.

**Why Join GFT Technologies SE?**
- **Flexible working hours**:You can organise your working day according to your individual needs in order to achieve an optimal work-life balance. You can also benefit from individual part-time models, workation and sabbaticals.
- **Home office**:Whether from the office or from another location - mobile working is part of everyday life for us.
- **Mindset**:Open door, team spirit and flat hierarchies are not just buzzwords at #teamGFT, they are a way of life.
- **12,000 talents worldwide**:Benefit from the global exchange with experts from over 15 countries in your field.
- **Further training & certifications**:Take part in training courses, conferences and certifications.
- **Location-related extras**:Benefit from additional benefits such as a job wheel, company pension scheme and much more.

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Als Partner für IT-Beratung und Software-Entwicklung sind wir auf die digitale Transformation unserer Kunden aus den Bereichen Finanzen, Versicherungen und Industrie spezialisiert. Unsere rund 700 Talente in Deutschland entwickeln mit modernsten Technologien nachhaltige Lösungen.

**Entscheide dich für GFT, weil**:

- du an eine digitale Welt glaubst, in der die intelligente Nutzung von IT zum Erfolg führt.
- du mit uns diese Welt nachhaltig gestalten willst.
- unsere jahrzehntelange Erfahrung und unser globales Netzwerk dir einen idealen Rahmen zur persönlichen Weiterentwicklung bieten.
- wir eine Kultur der Vielfalt leben, bei der sich unsere Mitarbeitenden, wertgeschätzt & respektiert fühlen.
- bei GFT die Menschen zählen und DU den Unterschied machst. **#MakeYourMark