Senior Executive Assistant & Project Manager to the Global Managing Partner

Paresa Collection in Partnership with Selion Global is seeking a high-calibre Senior Executive Assistant & Project Manager to support the Co-Founder in leadership initiatives, strategic partnerships, and group-wide brand execution.This is a hybrid role for someone who moves with both precision and imagination - a calm organiser, creative problem-solver, and discreet operator who thinks like a Chief of Staff and executes with the focus of a project lead. You will help move forward a founder-led portfolio that spans global leadership advisory, immersive retreats, and editorial ventures.This is not a junior support role or task-based virtual assistant post. It is a strategic executive support position - ideal for someone with strong professional experience, seeking a meaningful, long-term remote role with autonomy and creative engagement.⚠️ Only emailed applications will be considered. What the role involvesSupporting global client development and high-level follow-upsCoordinating initiatives and multi-entity project streams across brandsPreparing leadership briefings, documents, and internal notesSourcing and managing external collaborators (from hospitality to creative fields)Managing execution, timelines, and operational workflowsActing as a strategic right and left hand - independent, anticipatory, and trustedWho this role is ideal forSomeone with 5–8+ years of senior-level experience in executive support and project managementA professional with a background in consulting, executive search, private equity, or luxury hospitality-related sectorsAn experienced, self-directed operator who enjoys working with founders and shaping structureA high-trust individual, perhaps someone who has stepped away from corporate and is looking to re-engage with flexibility, substance, and purpose and who understands the world of high-level business.What matters hereStrong written English and communication finesseAdditional knowledge of a European language (German or French) a plusDigital fluency (CRM, Notion, Canva, Google Workspace, LinkedIn)Maturity, calm under pressure, and a quiet pride in doing things wellBased in South Africa, Europe or Asia, with the ability to work across Europe/Asia time zonesEngagementRemote (Virtual)Full-time (or minimum 80%)Long-term, with evolving scope and strategic importanceConsultant-based engagement (not payroll)To apply📩 Please send your CV and short cover letter (required) to:corporate@selionglobal.com⚠️ Only emailed applications will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Subject: Application – EA & Project ManagerOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank you for your understanding.