Executive Assistant

Are you interested in working in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment in a fast-growing company? Do you have a passion for coordinating and executing administrative tasks? Summa Equity ("Summa") is looking for an Executive Assistant to join our Stockholm office. 

About Summa Equity

Founded in 2016, Summa is an impact investor focusing on three thematic areas: Resource Efficiency, Changing Demographics, and Tech-Enabled Transformation. The purpose of Summa is to invest to solve global challenges.

Summa has c. EUR 5 billion in assets under management and has made over 30 platform investments across the three funds raised to date. The investments have the potential for long-term sustainable outperformance because they address some of the social, environmental, and governmental challenges we need to solve as a society.

The team is in Northern Europe, with offices in Stockholm, Oslo, and Munich. Partnerships are part of Summa’s DNA, exemplified by being a certified B Corporation and collaborating with Harvard Business School and the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI).

The role

The role will be based in Stockholm and will report to Head of Support. You will be part of an international support team consisting of 9 people spread across our offices in Stockholm, Oslo and Münich. The role may require business travel and flexibility around working hours.

As EA, your responsibility will primarily be to provide administrative support for two Partners in Summa. This includes complex calendar management and coordination of extensive meeting and travel activity.

The role as EA involves a great deal of communication with other assistants internally and externally as well as external stakeholders, and it is important that you can build good relationships.

Tasks

Focus will be on but not limited to:

• Handle travel logistics including flights, train, rental cars etc.

• Arrange hotels, restaurants and other

• Schedule meetings and proactively manage calendars and planning

• Travel expenses

• Support in planning of meetings and events

• Take notes in relevant meetings, and organize follow up points

• Coordinate wider team events and conferences

• Ongoing ad hoc tasks

Who are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you should excel in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure well, with strong organizational skills. You are reliable, able to complete multiple tasks efficiently, and anticipate future needs. You easily adapt to change and approach your work with energy and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Since you will be part of an international company you need to be fluent in English, both verbally and in writing. You should have solid experience using digital tools and MS Office, particularly Outlook.

Your background can be from similar EA/PA positions, but we are also open for candidates with experience from f. ex travel or event industry.

Personal suitability for the role and ability to work flexible hours will be a priority.

Summa offers:

Working in a tight-knit community with international colleagues and a sustainable mindset. We offer a unique opportunity to get insights into the private equity business and impact space. In addition we offer:

• Six weeks of vacation each year

• Annual health check-up

• Lunch in the office every day

• Flexibility to work from home if/when needed

• Wellness subsidy

• Volunteer work

• Competitive terms and wellness benefits

• Personal coaching and competence enhancement opportunities

Should you have inquiries regarding the procedure or position, feel free to reach out to Janne Davidsen, HR Manager. We welcome your application before August 30, 2024. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Please include your CV, cover letter and/or other relevant documents in your application.

Do you want to learn more about Summa Equity? Please visit our website summaequity.com or find us on LinkedIn.