Executive Assistant

You will proactively manage the Partners’ calendars and travel arrangements, provide broad administrative support, manage incoming communications, and prioritize emails to help organize and leverage time effectively. You will also drive ad hoc tasks of various sizes and complexity as part of a dynamic and energetic Assistants Team based in the Zurich office. You will support 2 Senior Partners/Partners, providing dedicated support, proactively organizing and managing their complex workday, and creating close meaningful external relations.

You will be in daily contact with national and international colleagues and clients, as well as planning internal and external events. You will build effective and collaborative relationships with the ecosystem of your supported colleagues (e.g., leadership, relevant internal/external groups) and leverage these to deliver on your daily tasks. You will serve as a liaison/representative to your supported colleagues’ clients, client assistants, internal colleagues, other assistants, and departments.

You will actively participate in local and firm-wide initiatives as well as in team meetings and training sessions. You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional

In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

• 2+ years of previous administrative experience
• Proactive self-starter with a positive mindset and can-do attitude
• Outstanding organization skills; detail-oriented; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive mindset
• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Ability and interest to adapt to new technology and AI tools
• Able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven international environment
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Full office attendance for the first 6-12 months
• Strong language fluency skills, both verbal and written, in German and English are required, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels; additional language skills in French are a plus

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