Executive Partner to the CEO - Global & Strategic Support

Company Confidential; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company benefits

Pension scheme

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Company Confidential in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO. You will manage the executive calendar, prepare briefings, and coordinate leadership meetings across functions and time zones.

The role blends high-level strategic support with hands-on administrative duties, requiring tact, independence, and a proactive mindset. A hybrid work arrangement is available, with regular on-site presence in the Zürich office.

Qualifications

• Commercial education; ideally a bachelor’s degree in business administration or CAS.
• 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives in a role beyond traditional admin.
• Experience in international corporate environments; familiarity with governance and finance is useful.
• Proven track record managing complex executive calendars, events, and projects with stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Exceptional written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Excellent command of Microsoft 365 and modern collaboration platforms; comfortable with AI-enabled tools.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work across time zones; discretion in handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the CEO for meetings with concise, relevant information and space for leadership.
• Gather and consolidate information; produce executive briefings and presentations; translate complexity into clear materials.
• Monitor CEO commitments, initiatives, and risks to ensure timely attention.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, forums, off-sites, and international travels; manage follow-up actions.
• Maintain smooth communication across functions and international teams; drive project progress.
• Handle correspondence, expenses, and day-to-day operational details with care.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-cultural

Education

Business degree or CAS

Tools

Microsoft 365

Collaboration tools

Job description

Company Confidential in Zurich, Switzerland, seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO. You will manage the executive calendar, prepare briefings, and coordinate leadership meetings across functions and time zones.

The role blends high-level strategic support with hands-on administrative duties, requiring tact, independence, and a proactive mindset. A hybrid work arrangement is available, with regular on-site presence in the Zürich office.