Executive Assistant to APAC Risk Leader - 5 Weeks Leave

Zurich Australia; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave

Hybrid work arrangement

Wellbeing payment

WFH setup voucher

Job summary

Zurich Australia is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Regional Head of Risk, APAC. You will help keep daily activities running smoothly while contributing to regional strategic objectives and ensuring timely, high-quality administrative support.

The role emphasises diary management, complex communications, and data-informed decision support within a hybrid work setup. Experience in insurance/financial services is valued.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting senior executives, ideally in a corporate environment.
• Experience in Insurance or Financial Services will be highly regarded.
• Expertise in complex diary management, events and confidential communications.
• Strong prioritisation, foresight and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and confident senior stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and project management tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and build strong relationships.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Keep senior leaders focused through proactive diary, meeting and appointment coordination.
• Manage executive communications, screening calls and emails and drafting correspondence.
• Be a welcoming first point of contact, handling enquiries and escalating complex matters.
• Support financial decision-making with accurate data and basic analysis for monthly reporting.
• Coordinate travel through designated procurement tools and manage expense reporting and settlement.
• Keep daily operations running smoothly with reliable administrative support, supplies management and timely follow-up.
• Take ownership of competing priorities, delivering accurate work on time.

Skills

Executive support

Senior stakeholder engagement

Diary management

Events coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Autonomy

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Zurich Australia is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Regional Head of Risk, APAC. You will help keep daily activities running smoothly while contributing to regional strategic objectives and ensuring timely, high-quality administrative support.

The role emphasises diary management, complex communications, and data-informed decision support within a hybrid work setup. Experience in insurance/financial services is valued.