Executive Assistant

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C&C Search is currently recruiting an Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant for a HNWI based in Lisbon.

This is a rare opportunity to join a HNWI within a financial services business to support with both business and private interests in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where discretion, professionalism, and efficiency are key.

About the role and company you’d be working for! Position: Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant

Hybrid Set-Up: Based in the Lisbon office working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home

Benefits: Competitive package including private healthcare, bonus scheme, pension, life insurance and meal vouchers

Size of Company: Global financial services firm

Company Culture and Why You’ll Love Working There: You’ll be joining a purpose-driven, high-performing organisation that combines global scale with an entrepreneurial mindset. The culture is professional excellence alongside collaboration, integrity, and mutual respect. The team values proactive problem-solvers who deliver exceptional standards and take pride in ensuring smooth, efficient operations across time zones.

Key Responsibilities for this Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant position

Provide comprehensive

executive and personal assistance

to a senior leader, ensuring absolute discretion and professionalism.

Manage an ever-changing

diary

with complex international schedules, travel planning, and meeting coordination across multiple time zones.

Act as the liaison between the senior executive and global teams, ensuring smooth communication and prioritisation of business needs.

Coordinate

global travel

arrangements, itineraries, and logistics with meticulous attention to detail.

Plan and execute key meetings and events, including board sessions, investor meetings, and client events.

Manage communications with CEOs, brokers, and external partners, demonstrating exceptional written and verbal polish.

Oversee expense management and accurate record-keeping, ensuring compliance with internal processes.

Collaborate with London-based EA teams to ensure consistent global coordination and support coverage.

Personal Support

Manage personal diaries, travel, appointments, and household logistics for the executive and family.

Oversee personal errands, lifestyle coordination, and occasional family-related projects.

Provide support for household staff and domestic management as required.

What Background and Experience Are They Looking For?

Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.

Proven track record supporting C-suite or senior executives within financial or professional services.

Experience in international, fast-paced business environments with a mix of business and personal assistance experience.

Fluent in

Portuguese and English

— both written and verbal.

High levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.

Personal Qualities

Polished, confident, and calm under pressure, with a natural ability to build trust at senior levels.

Exceptionally organised and proactive, able to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional yet approachable manner.

Flexible, dependable, and committed to delivering excellence every time.

A true team player who enjoys working collaboratively while maintaining autonomy and accountability.

For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

At C&C Search, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering — across all our recruitment work and our training and development programmes. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and partner with clients who share our values. We know that diverse perspectives generate better ideas, stronger businesses, and a fairer society. Together, we can achieve equality for all.

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