Assistant to the Board
Key Skills
Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant to the Board who takes genuine pride in making things run smoothly. Someone who is highly organised, proactive, service-oriented, and committed to creating the conditions for others to perform at their best. This role is about enabling success through anticipation, ownership, and flawless execution. You will work closely with the Chief Business Officer, ensuring priorities are translated into well-managed calendars, efficient travel, well-prepared meetings, and smooth day-to-day operations. Your mission is simple: create the conditions for the Chief Business Officer to focus on what matters most by anticipating needs, ensuring flawless execution, and helping every day run smoothly. Success in this role means staying one step ahead, removing friction, and making a busy and dynamic work environment easier to navigate. Your Tasks & Responsibilities Act as the right hand to the Chief Business Officer, proactively managing priorities, time, and agenda to ensure maximum effectiveness Own and drive calendar management, translating business priorities into an effective schedule and ensuring the CBO's time is focused on what matters most Manage business travel end-to-end, ensuring efficient itineraries, seamless logistics, and the flexibility to adapt quickly when plans change Prepare and support internal and external meetings, ensuring all materials, logistics, and follow-up actions are handled professionally and efficiently Manage and prioritise communications, ensuring important topics receive the right attention at the right time Act as a gatekeeper and facilitator, helping to protect the CBO's time while ensuring stakeholders receive timely and professional support Act as a central interface for internal stakeholders, clients, business partners, and external providers, ensuring smooth communication and high service quality Support the coordination of client events, workshops, and business engagements Support the office management in Munich and contribute to a professional and well-functioning office environment What We Expect Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant or in a comparable role supporting senior management A genuine service mindset and a strong desire to help others perform at their best Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail Strong judgement and the ability to independently translate business priorities into effective planning and execution High level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability when handling sensitive topics Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence in an international environment A hands-on attitude and a willingness to take ownership from start to finish Ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities Fluency in English and German What We Offer A trusted role with direct exposure to senior management The opportunity to make a tangible impact on how work gets done every day A dynamic and international environment with motivated colleagues Attractive, performance-oriented compensation package A supportive team culture and flexible working arrangements Modern office in the heart of Munich Ready to Make an Impact? If you enjoy taking ownership, thinking ahead, creating structure, and helping others succeed through outstanding support and execution, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and motivation letter in English.
Core Responsibilities
Support the Chief Business Officer by managing priorities, calendars, travel, communications, meetings, and follow-up actions. Coordinate stakeholder interactions, client events, and Munich office operations to ensure smooth and professional day-to-day execution.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience as an Executive Assistant or in a comparable role supporting senior management, along with strong organizational skills, judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach. The role also requires independent ownership, adaptability under pressure, strong interpersonal communication, and fluency in English and German.
Benefits
- Performance-Oriented Compensation
- Flexible Working Arrangements
About VIG Re
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 201-500 employees
VIG Re is a leading European reinsurer with an expanding presence in Asia and a proud member of Vienna Insurance Group (VIG), one of the strongest insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe. Established in 2008, VIG Re combines financial strength, technical expertise, and long term partnership to support insurers in an increasingly complex risk environment. Offices in Prague, Munich and Paris, and representative office in Singapore, VIG Re provides Non Life and Life reinsurance solutions to more than 650 clients in almost 70 countries. The company has maintained an A+ rating from Standard & Poor’s since 2009, with a “positive outlook” reaffirmed in 2025. VIG Re has been certified a Top Employer in 2025 and 2026. This recognition is a direct result of the positive experiences shared by VIG Re employees. We stand for stability, disciplined underwriting, and client centric solutions. Its diverse, multicultural team of more than 40 nationalities operates under the shared values of Passion, Partnership, and Performance, united by the #oneVIGRe culture. With the launch of its new strategy VIGRe28 – Strengthen. Expand. Accelerate., VIG Re is focused on deepening client relationships, expanding into high growth markets, and accelerating through digitally enabled, data driven reinsurance expertise.