Executive Assistant to CEO Budapest

Executive Assistant to CEO
Budapest
Budapest, HU

Executive Assistant to CEO

Location: Hungary (Remote with occasional travel)

Languages: Hungarian (native), English (fluent required)

Bridge Europe and Beyond with i1x

Join a dynamic venture studio building the next generation of B2B success stories across three continents. We're seeking a strategic Executive Assistant to support our CEO, Ivan Ivanka (https://linktr. ee/theivanivanka), and help manage cross-company operations from our Eastern European hub.

The Role:

This is not a traditional EA position. You'll be a strategic partner helping maximize the impact of our venture studio, portfolio companies, and investments across Europe, North America, and beyond. You'll ensure decisions are made efficiently with the best possible information while representing our interests in Hungary.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Support:

- Provide high-level decision support for investments and partnerships

- Manage critical relationships with stakeholders across multiple ventures

- Represent the group's interests in Hungarian operations

- Support strategic planning and execution across portfolio companies

Operational Excellence:

- Coordinate cross-company projects and initiatives

- Optimize CEO's time and priorities across multiple ventures

- Manage complex scheduling across multiple time zones

- Handle sensitive business communications and documentation

Stakeholder Management:

- Act as primary liaison between Hungarian operations and global teams

- Coordinate with portfolio companies, partners, and investors

- Represent the company at local events and meetings

- Maintain relationships with authorities and key partners

Requirements:

- Native Hungarian and fluent English required

- Additional languages are a plus (German, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian)

- Proven experience supporting C-level executives

- Strong project management capabilities

- Excellence in cross-cultural communication

- Ability to work independently and make decisions

- Experience in fast-paced, international environments

What We Offer:

- Competitive base salary with performance bonuses

- Full remote work flexibility

- International travel opportunities

- Direct impact on company strategy

- Professional development opportunities

- Health insurance and benefits package

- Home office setup allowance

Recent Travel Examples:

In the last quarter alone, our CEO had business meetings in Georgia, Sweden, Hungary, Estonia, Lithuania, and Germany. You'll occasionally join these trips while primarily managing operations from Hungary.

Our Ideal Candidate:

- Has 5+ years of executive support experience

- Understands the startup/venture studio ecosystem

- Excels at prioritization and problem-solving

- Demonstrates strong business acumen

- Maintains composure under pressure

- Takes initiative and thinks strategically

Interview Process:

1. Initial application review

2. Language proficiency assessment

3. Practical task simulation

4. Team interviews

5. Final discussions

Ready to Shape the Future of B2B Ventures?

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