Job Description
SIX drives the transformation of financial markets.
What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.
Executive Assistant (80-100%)
Zurich | bis zu 40% Home Office möglich | Reference 8042
Are you open-minded, highly driven, and motivated to operate at senior leadership level?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and enjoy working closely with executives on complex topics?
Then we look forward to receiving your application.
As an Executive Assistant to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the SIX Executive Board, you will act as a trusted partner, playing a key role at the heart of the Finance & Services leadership team. You will go beyond classical support tasks and contribute to the effective steering and execution of strategic priorities.
What You Will Do
- Act as a trusted sparring partner to the CFO, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective prioritization
- Manage the CFO’s agenda, inbox, travel and expenses with a strong focus on anticipation and proactive coordination
- Provide end-to-end support for Executive Board and committee-related activities
- Organize and drive high-level meetings, offsites, and leadership workshops
- Take ownership of selected team-wide coordination topics, and key operational initiatives
- Establish and continuously improve processes, standards and ways of working to enhance collaboration and efficiency
- Act as a central interface across senior stakeholders inside and outside the organization
- Take on additional managerial or project responsibilities in line with your experience and ambition
What You Bring
- Solid commercial education or equivalent, with 10+ years of experience supporting senior executives (C-level level preferred)
- Proven experience in setting up and optimizing processes in a complex environment
- Exceptional communication skills, professional presence and natural authority
- High level of discretion, integrity and sound judgment
- Highly structured, reliable and proactive working style with a strong ownership mindset
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills with a service-oriented yet assertive approach
- Proficient in MS Office tools
- Fluent German and English (additional languages such as Spanish are a plus)
If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or call Maria Teresa Buchanan at +41 58 399 8083.
For this vacancy we only accept direct applications.
Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.