Can you balance strategic support and hands-on administration while driving operational excellence?
Are you someone who brings structure, prioritizes independently, and enables effective decision-making?
Do you have a growth mindset and a willingness to make an impact beyond a traditional EA role?

Our Group CFO is looking for a high-impact Executive Assistant, who would thrive in a fast-paced environment.  
The Executive Assistant (EA) provides administrative and strategic support to the Group CFO Office, ensuring efficient management of priorities, projects, and initiatives. The role goes beyond diary and travel management, acting as a trusted partner in driving operational excellence, supporting cross-functional projects, and enabling effective decision-making. This role requires someone with a growth mindset, sense of urgency, a desire to collaborate with the team and ultimately take accountability to bring efficiencies to the Group CFO Office. 

What you will do 

Administrative Support:

• Manage complex calendars and coordinate key meetings across time zones.
• Prepare executive materials and oversee confidential correspondence.

Coordination & Communication Support:

• Ensure concise, clear and timely communications between CFO, Finance LT, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as first contact and triage requests.
• Support the creation and review of materials.

Support on Key Projects & People Processes:

• Support strategic projects and process improvements.
• Champion collaboration tools and track resources.

What you bring

• Proven Executive Assistant experience with strong stakeholder management and history of handling highly confidential material.
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and keen to leverage technology to improve productivity.
• Independent, proactive, and collaborative with a growth mindset.
• Organized, results-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks and to adapt quickly.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application. 

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. 

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that-s what makes our team so great! 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  CH - Zürich 
• Remote working:
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Natalia Dzieglo