Executive Assistant

We are seeking a self-motivated Executive Assistant to a Senior Vice President (Chief Revenue Officer and Deputy Head of EMS) at Nasdaq. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple critical requests under tight deadlines. The Executive Assistant will serve as a seamless extension of the director, collaborating with other EAs across the organization. High integrity and discretion with confidential information are paramount, along with professionalism when interacting with senior executives both internally and externally. The ideal candidate will efficiently complete complex tasks autonomously and respond dynamically to urgent situations, thriving in a team environment and fostering effective relationships.

Must Have

• Maintain executive's appointment schedule, planning meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Plan key meetings, events, and off-sites, including room setup, catering, and logistics.
• Provide high-level support for timely completion of company initiatives.
• Contribute across the business, providing structure and organization.
• Act as point of contact, maintaining confidence and confidentiality.
• Support office operations and new employee onboarding.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in English and Danish.
• Efficient in business software and systems.
• Ability to work with diverse collaborators.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience with critical information.
• Structured and detailed-oriented.

Good to Have

• Strong inner drive and motivation.
• Thrives in a high-paced environment.
• Flexibility and availability in working hours.
• Values stability and eager for long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Bonuses and equity grants
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Resources and opportunities for career achievement and growth
• Hybrid work model (NasdaqBlend)

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a self-motivated Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President (Chief Revenue Officer and Deputy Head of EMS). This role requires attention to detail, proven organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple critical requests. The Executive Assistant will act as a flawless extension of the director and will work closely with other Executive Assistants throughout the organization. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information is important, as well as professionalism in dealing with senior executives inside and outside of the company. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete sophisticated tasks quickly, and autonomously and react with appropriate vitality to situations that require a quick turnaround. You can work optimally in a team environment and build effective working relationships inside and outside the group.

• Maintains executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, agendas, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Event planning for key meetings, events, and off-sites including coordinating conference/meeting room set-up, ordering catering, and making logistical arrangements
• Provide high-level support to efficiently accomplish key tasks and company initiatives on time.
• Contribute across the business and provide structure and organization wherever possible.
• Act as the point of contact and maintain executive, customer, and employee confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Supporting some office operations and onboarding of new employees.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience from a similar role
• Proficiency in both English and Danish
• Efficient in business software and business systems processes and approvals
• Work across the organization with different collaborators
• Demonstrating excellent communication skills
• Validated experience working with critical information
• Structured and detailed-oriented

We will emphasize personal qualities as the role includes a wide range of contacts, everything from external authorities and stakeholders. Meriting is a strong inner drive and motivation, growing in a high pace environment and flexibility and availability of working hours to support when needed. Seeking someone who values stability and is eager to grow with us over the long term. Office presence required 5 days per week (with some flexibility)

What do we offer you?

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we build.

At Nasdaq, we strive to challenge the status quo and always look for new ways to do things to improve and exceed the collective goals of our teams, company, and customers. A strong inner drive and adaptability are therefore crucial to succeed at Nasdaq.

We recognize that our employees work tremendously hard; in exchange, we compensate well, offering, bonuses and equity grants and comprehensive health and wellness programs. We also provide our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to chart a career of achievement, growth and endless possibilities

What happens now?

If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you! Follow the link to apply, and submit your resume in English and one of our team members be in touch.

This is a full-time position located in Copenhagen, Denmark

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.