Role Overview We are seeking a highly capable, proactive, and business-savvy Executive Assistant to support our Senior Leadership in the Finance Organisation, This role goes beyond traditional administrative support and requires strong judgment, ownership, and the ability to operate as a trusted extension of the leader. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of business priorities, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to anticipate needs, manage complexity, and drive operational efficiency with minimal supervision. Key

Responsibilities

1. Calendar & Priority Management (Trust-Critical) Own and manage a highly dynamic calendar with competing priorities across global stakeholders. Apply strong business judgment to prioritize meetings based on strategic importance, urgency, and impact. Proactively resolve conflicts, ensuring optimal use of leaders time. Treat calendar management as a trust function, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and reliability. 2. Communication & Inbox Management Review and triage emails, identifying items that require attention, escalation, or can be independently handled. Respond on behalf of the leader where appropriate (e.g., reminders, policy adherence, follow-ups, coordination emails). Ensure no critical communication falls through the cracks. 3. Travel & Logistics Planning Plan and execute end-to-end travel (domestic and international) with precision and foresight. Anticipate needs and preferencesno repeated follow-ups required. Optimize travel plans for cost efficiency, convenience, and time effectiveness. 4. Expense & Administrative Excellence Prepare and submit expense reports with zero errors and full compliance with company policies. Ensure timely submissions and proactive tracking of approvals. 5. Meeting Effectiveness & AI-Enabled Productivity Leverage modern tools, including AI-assisted solutions, to capture meeting minutes, summarize discussions, and track action items. Continuously explore and adopt new tools to improve productivity and efficiency. Ensure follow-through on action items and commitments. 6. Decision Support & Business Awareness Develop a strong understanding of the leaders business context, priorities, and operating rhythm. Make informed decisions within defined boundaries to reduce leader’s cognitive load. Provide proactive suggestions to improve efficiency, cost management, and scheduling. 7. Operational Discipline & Ownership Execute tasks independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrate strong follow-through—tasks should not require repeated reminders. Maintain high standards of organization, documentation, and confidentiality. What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management or Other

Experience

from a similar role – with a proven track record and a can-do attitude Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel Strong verbal and written communication skills Core Capabilities Strong business acumen and ability to understand strategic priorities Exceptional organizational and time-management skills High attention to detail and execution excellence Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability Ability to make sound decisions within defined boundaries Behavioral Attributes Trustworthy and discreet, with high integrity Curious and eager to learn, especially in adopting new technologies (AI/tools) Calm under pressure and capable of handling ambiguity Strong communication skills (written and verbal) High reliability—delivers without needing follow-ups

Experience

Prior experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership

Experience

in handling global stakeholders and complex calendars preferred Familiarity with corporate tools, expense systems, and productivity platforms Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com. A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.