Executive Assistant, 80-100%

SIX

Executive Assistant to CFO at SIX, driving strategic priorities in financial market transformation. Managing agenda, travel, and key initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeZurich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted sparring partner to the CFO, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective prioritization
Manage the CFO’s calendar, 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 lead senior-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
Serve 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 ambitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed commercial education or equivalent, with 10+ years’ experience supporting senior executives (C-level experience preferred)
Proven track record in setting up and optimizing processes in complex environments
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
Fluent German and English (additional languages such as Spanish are a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work models
Personal development opportunities
Agile working methods

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Hard Skills & Tools

process optimizationcalendar managementinbox managementtravel coordinationexpense managementmeeting organizationproject managementteam coordinationexecutive supportbilingual communication

Soft Skills

communication skillsprofessional presencenatural authoritydiscretionintegritysound judgmentstructured working stylereliabilityproactive mindsetorganizational skills