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Do you thrive with a lot on your plate? Can you keep cool and prioritise on a busy workday for yourself and your managers? Then you might be the right person for our position as Personal Assistant. 

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support two to three of our partners. The contract is for a fixed term of one year, with the possibility of extension to a permanent role thereafter, subject to performance and organisational needs. The start date is as soon as possible. 

WHO ARE WE? 

Copenhagen Economics is comprised of a diverse mix of highly skilled economists working together to deliver hard facts and clear stories and improve decision-making processes for clients all over the world. Trusted for our unsurpassed technical abilities, we thrive on complex cases, offering unbiased, trustworthy analyses valued across the globe for their insight and thoroughness. We prioritise service and strive to cultivate a deep understanding of our clients’ needs from the very first meeting. 

The Business Support Team (BST), of which you will be a part, comprises approximately 15 people working with Human Resources, Communications, Finance, IT, PA and Workplace Support. Tasked with delivering high-quality strategic support across the company, the BST is spread across our four locations and collaborates actively to maximise our resources and find more streamlined ways of working. 

WHAT DO WE OFFER? 

As a Personal Assistant (PA), you will have a trusted and central role, working closely with two to three of our Partners and supporting them in making the best use of their time. You will be working in a close and trustful relationship with driven professionals and make a big difference to these people and the business. On a day-to-day basis, you will act as a liaison between the Partners’ teams of consultants, the rest of the Partners, and our BST. 

Working for Copenhagen Economics means being part of a dynamic international team. We pride ourselves on providing a professional working environment and a flat hierarchy. We keep an informal tone and emphasise having a challenging and rewarding working day. 

The position is based in our Copenhagen office. You will report to the Personal Assistant to our Managing Partner, who is also based in Copenhagen, and work closely with our team of PA & Workplace Support colleagues across locations. 

Responsibilities 

Your responsibilities will span from executive support and calendar management to administrative and project support. 

Executive support & calendar management 

• Manage and coordinate the complex calendars of the Partners, including managing focus time and deadline blockers to protect time for both delivery and deep work. 
• Schedule internal/external meetings, manage logistics, and coordinate across teams and locations (incl. with clients). 
• Proactively plan ahead, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment with the Partners’ priorities. 
• Prepare for meetings (such as agendas, documentation, and pre-reads) and track upcoming actions or deadlines. 

Liaison between the Partners and the business 

• Facilitate smooth communication and information flows between Partners and project teams, direct reports, other Partners, support functions, and the business in general. 
• Help the Partners deliver and receive what is needed, when it is needed. 
• Track and follow up on to-dos, action points, feedback processes, and administrative tasks. 

Travel, events/conferences & logistics 

• Coordinate travel planning and bookings. 
• Support with related documentation (e.g., visas), briefings, and calendar management. 
• Support with event/conference participation/execution (e.g. sign-up, logistics, on-site support etc.) 

Administrative & project support 

• Set up and monitor e-signatures (such as Adobe Sign or Penneo), prepare documents, and assist in ad hoc admin tasks. 
• Liaise with Project Managers as needed for project support. 
• Assist with presentations, internal materials, or business development activities. 
• Keep the Partners’ CVs up to date (such as annually or as needed). 

Local engagement & office involvement 

• Be physically present in the Copenhagen office to stay connected with local dynamics. We offer hybrid working opportunities, but believe that presence in the office is important.  
• Help maintain a positive and collaborative office environment, supporting connectivity across teams. 
• Support on Copenhagen-based initiatives (such as events/conferences and any office refurbishments or moves) as needed, in collaboration with other relevant support functions. 

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES 

You have several years (ideally 3-4) of experience as a PA to senior management for an international business, preferably a consultancy. You have a good overview and are proactive in planning, and you understand that discretion and confidentiality are key to the role of a PA. You like working in an international environment, and you speak and write English fluently. 

As a person, you are highly service-minded, independent and flexible, with a can-do attitude. You can keep your cool on a busy day. You thrive on feedback and seek to deliver outstanding quality in everything you do. Others experience you as a true professional in both your communication style and your approach. 

SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE 

To be successful in this role you need to:  

• Know your Partners: Understand their working styles, strengths, and needs to tailor your support effectively. 
• Know the business: Stay curious, build knowledge of key processes, stakeholders, and events/activities to connect the dots and prioritise effectively. 
• Be proactive and organised: Anticipate needs, manage interdependencies, and take initiative to prevent issues before they arise. 
• Communicate clearly and kindly: Ensure timely, concise, and respectful communication with all stakeholders. 
• Adapt with ease: Be flexible and responsive; priorities can shift quickly. 
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment: Handle sensitive information with professionalism and respect confidentiality. 
• Maintain a service-minded attitude: Collaborate across the business with a helpful, solution-oriented mindset, while knowing when to delegate or escalate. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please send your application, including your CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, and other relevant material no later than 9 January 2026. In your motivational letter, please elaborate on why you would like to work with us and why you believe you would be a good fit for the role and our team (maximum 500 words). As a company, we are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the result, and successful candidates will be informed and called for interviews on an ongoing basis. 

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Christina Sefort Pagh Madsen via mail at cma@copenhageneconomics.com or by phone at +45 31 40 66 79. We look forward to receiving your application!