Executive Assistant
Zurich, CH
Key information
- Publication date:22 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich, CH
Job summary
Join SIX as an Executive Assistant in Zurich, shaping finance's future. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible working options.
Tasks
- Assist the General Counsel with administrative and managerial tasks.
- Manage invoices and support team events and workshops.
- Foster team collaboration and act as a liaison across departments.
Skills
- 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
- Fluent in English and German with excellent drafting skills.
- Strong organizational skills and a service mindset.
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Executive Assistant
Zurich |Working from home up to 40% possible | Reference 7634
As an Executive Assistant to the General Counsel / Head Legal & Compliance (GC), you will play a key role within the Legal & Compliance team composed of about 80 professionals located mainly in Zurich, Madrid, London and Poland, by supporting the GC with traditional administrative tasks but also with managerial and leadership responsibilities.
What you will do
- Providing administrative support to the GC in daily business activities, including inbox and calendar management, travel and expenses, email drafting and document management
- Handling payment of invoices from external counsel and other providers
- Supporting the Business Management team with the organisation of offsite meetings, events and workshops
- Taking responsibility for certain team communication and coordination, for example, in the areas of internal reporting, operational and IT developments
- Acting as the “glue” across teams by guiding team members and fostering team collaboration and inclusion, for example, with new joiners or with new processes
- Possibility to take part in additional operational and managerial responsibilities depending on appetite and competencies
What you bring
- Minimum 5 years working experience as an Executive Assistant, Paralegal or Operation Officer
- Fluent in English and German and excellent drafting skills
- High degree of discretion and confidentiality – the position is particularly demanding of this
- Ability to rapidly build an internal network across the organisation, fostering trust and entre-aide
- Ability to adapt to different styles and requirements, embracing change as an opportunity to learn
- Intrinsic service mindset, with excellent communication skills and manners combined with natural authority to set boundaries
- Independent working style, high reliability and excellent organizational skills, balancing speed with quality
- Proficient in MS Office applications and Sharepoint site
If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or call Maria Teresa Buchananat +41 58 399 8083.
For this vacancy we only acceptdirect applications.
Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.
About the company
Zurich, CH
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- Career opportunities3.5
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