As an Executive Research Assistant at ada, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the management team by conducting high-level research, synthesizing information into actionable insights, and assisting in strategic decision-making processes. This position is available full or part-time and is based in Düsseldorf with the option to work remotely. It demands a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage complex tasks efficiently. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic management support: 

  • Manage high-stakes meetings by preparing agendas, compiling essential background materials, and ensuring diligent follow-up on action items to drive effective decision-making processes.

• Research: 

  • Conduct in-depth research on the latest trends, advancements, and business opportunities in specific areas of technology, such as artificial intelligence, as well as leadership, and transformation strategies, including for specific industries, to comprehensively brief and prepare management.

• Content development: 

  • Utilize your understanding of our core topics to develop and refine engaging content for management across various formats, from podcast scripts and workshops to educational videos and keynotes, ensuring our message resonates across all channels.

  • Create strategic presentations and proposals for internal and external audiences. You will leverage advanced presentation software and tools to to weave compelling narratives that align with our company’s objectives

• Effective liaison: 

  • Serve as a crucial link between the executive team and other stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and swift action on critical tasks. You will manage sensitive information with the utmost integrity and discretion.

• Project Coordination: 

  • Assist in the coordination of special projects, ensuring they align with company objectives and are completed within established timelines.

• Industry Monitoring: 

  • Keep up with technological advancements and industry best practices, providing regular updates to the executive team to maintain our competitive edge.

• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise insights and recommendations.
  
  
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in German and English 
  
  
• Advanced proficiency in technology tools and software for research, data analysis, and presentation (familiarity with generative AI tools is advantageous).
  
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  
  
• Demonstrated interest in technology, business strategy, and continuous professional development.

• A strong mission: As an ada team member, you are part of our initiative to drive socio-technological change in Europe through modern education.
  
  
• We are a dynamic team of more than 30 employees and are constantly growing.
  
  
• We work team-oriented, agile and with flat hierarchies.
  
  
• We work remote first - in order to cultivate the special ada spirit, we meet regularly at team days and offsites.
  
  
• A training budget for external trainings and additional education days allow you to develop outside of the job as well.
  
  
• In addition, we offer 30 days of vacation, 3 additional days off (Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Shrove Monday) as well as the Free-Friday-for Fuelling up (the last Friday of the month is work-free for the entire company), a subsidy for the job ticket, and other great benefits, e.g. "choose your work device."