Executive Associate

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Associate to our CEO to provide high-level analytical, operational and execution support.

This is a demanding and high-trust role for someone with strong analytical ability, excellent judgement, exceptional written communication and outstanding follow-through. You will support the CEO in structuring business priorities, preparing decision materials, analysing performance and following up on key strategic and operational initiatives across the group. requires willingness to travel when needed. (Viet Nam to Eu)

Key Responsibilities

Support the CEO in preparing, structuring and following up on key business priorities, decisions and projects

Assess incoming topics, information and requests to determine what requires CEO attention and what should be delegated or handled elsewhere

Prepare concise briefings, summaries, presentations, decision materials and follow-up notes for CEO review

Analyse business performance, KPIs, forecasts, financial models and business cases to support management decisions

Support business planning, strategic projects, investment cases, operational reviews and growth initiatives

Coordinate selected cross-functional projects and ensure clear ownership, deadlines and follow-through

Draft professional internal and external communication, management documents and executive-level presentations

Use AI tools such as ChatGPT and other LLMs to improve research, drafting, analysis, workflow efficiency and information structuring

Handle highly confidential business, shareholder, M&A, supplier, compensation and employee-related information with absolute discretion

Qualifications

Master's degree is required

Comprehensive university degree, ideally in economics, business, finance, engineering, mathematics, computer science, law or another analytically demanding field.

Strong academic results

Ideally 4 to 8 years of experience in a demanding analytical and execution-focused environment

Relevant background in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity portfolio work, CEO or Founder Office, corporate strategy, business operations or a high-growth scale-up environment

Strong quantitative ability and ability to work independently with business, financial and operational information

Near-native professional written and spoken English

Advanced practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or other LLMs in a work context

Who We're Looking For

You have excellent judgement and can understand what requires CEO attention and what should be handled elsewhere

You are highly analytical and can independently understand financial models, KPIs, forecasts and business cases

You write exceptionally well and can turn complex topics into clear, concise and actionable business communication

You have very strong ownership and follow-through, and you make sure important topics do not lose momentum

You are structured, proactive and comfortable working with ambiguity, changing priorities and sensitive information

You are an advanced practical AI user and can build workflows around ChatGPT or other LLMs while verifying sources and understanding AI limitations

You are discreet, mature and reliable when handling confidential information

What We Offer

A high-impact role working directly with the CEO of a growing international beauty distribution company

Exposure to strategic decision-making, business planning, operations and group-level priorities

Opportunity to work with leading K-beauty, J-beauty and international beauty brands across European markets

A dynamic, entrepreneurial and international working environment

Flat organisational structure with high ownership and direct responsibility

Opportunities for professional growth, learning and development

In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for performance bonus (up to 20% of base salary)

Orien Trade is a fast-growing player in the beauty retail space, bringing leading K-beauty and J-beauty brands to market and building long-term partnerships with retailers, distributors, and e-commerce players across the region. We're an entrepreneurial organization where initiative is rewarded, and where our people are as much a part of our story as the brands we represent.

more information: Huyen Elona: 0962225749