Executive Assistant to NASDAQ OMX

The inventor of the electronic exchange, The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., fuels economies and provides transformative technologies for the entire lifecycle of a trade - from risk management to trade to surveillance to clearing. In the U.S. and Europe, we own and operate 24 markets, 3 clearinghouses and 5 central securities depositories supporting equities, options, fixed income, derivatives, commodities, futures and structured products. Our technology drives more than 70 marketplaces in 50 developed and emerging countries into the future, powering 1 in 10 of the world?s securities transactions. Welcome to where the world takes a big leap forward, daily. Welcome to the NASDAQ OMX Century. To learn more, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.

We are currently looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Executive Vice President, Transaction Services Nordic, NASDAQ OMX and President, NASDAQ OMX Nordic.

Main Tasks
As Executive Assistant you will be not only be responsible for personal assistant duties for the CEO including administration, coordinate schedules, book meetings, conference rooms and travel arrangements but have the discernment to prioritize and organize the importance of the CEO?s tasks on his behalf as mentioned. The position also includes responsibilities for preparation for Board meetings and Board level meeting materials such as create and update PPT presentations, management information and other documents to a high level.

Key competencies include:
- Manages activities and initiatives from beginning to end, ensuring they are organized, coordinated, and completed according to expectations and standards
- Proactive and focused self-starter who takes initiative and sees tasks to completion
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills ? able to interact at all levels professionally, clearly and concisely
- Able to prioritize demands on the CEO?s time ? able to prioritize bookings and screen calls and contact with the CEO

Requirements
- At least high school degree, higher education is meriting
- 10 years of relevant working experience
- Experience working previously for a CEO essential
- Excellent language skills in English and Swedish both written and spoken
- Good computer skills in MS Office, ability to create, prepare, edit, format to a high level of proficiency Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience from working in a financial and/or international company is advantageous

To suit this position you are professional, structured and accurate. You are always calm and approachable at all times, even under pressure. You are proactive, used to work independently and have a good sense of integrity. A positive, driven and flexible personality and excellent communications skills are also a must for this position.

This is a regular full time position located in Stockholm. Desired start date is 1st January 2014. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application with CV and cover letter in English as soon as possible. For more information about this position, please contact Mika Enslin, recruiter at +44 (0) 065 8095 or mika.enslin@nasdaqomx.com .

The NASDAQ OMX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.