Executive Assistant

Schroders plc, with headquarters in London, employs over 5500 talented people worldwide, operating in 37 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients. Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.

Schroders in Switzerland is a renowned Financial Institution with around 500 employees located in Zurich and Geneva. For our private clients we provide tailor made investment solutions and complementary financial services. Schroders in Switzerland ranked 4th place in Best Employers 2023. We scored strongly in the areas “Image & Growth”, “Working conditions & facilities” as well as “Sustainability”. We invest in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. We also specialize in providing high-quality private equity solutions to our clients.

Schroders Capital is the private markets investment division of Schroders Group. With $96bn AUM and 680+ employees, we cover a broad range of asset classes out of 26 offices globally. We provide investors with access to a broad range of private asset investment opportunities across private equity, private debt and credit alternatives, infrastructure and real estate with a focus on what we consider the most attractive parts of the global private assets markets.

To strengthen our Support team at Schroders Capital in Zurich-Oerlikon, we are looking for an

Executive Assistant – Private Assets and Private Equity (100%)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to the CIO of Schroders Capital and the Head of Private Equity Investments Asia and team, as well as their respective teams, ensuring seamless operations.
• Offer administrative assistance to the Client Group team members based in Switzerland, contributing to their success and efficiency.
• Manage the executive’s calendar with precision, including scheduling appointments and prioritizing sensitive matters to optimize their time.
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics for business trips and engagements.
• Contribute to special projects of the CIO and the Head of Global Private Equity, leveraging your skills and expertise to drive successful outcomes.
• Coordinate attendance, including securing speaker roles, at internal and external conferences, enhancing the company’s presence and thought leadership.
• Facilitate timely and accurate information flow, ensuring effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Hold a commercial degree and/or higher education in Business Administration or equivalent, showcasing your strong educational background.
• Bring at least 3+ years of working experience in an administrative/executive assistant role, demonstrating your expertise and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit a passion for working in a growing and demanding global business, showcasing your drive and enthusiasm.
• Possess an excellent command of the English language, with additional languages being a plus, enabling effective communication in a multicultural setting.
• Showcase outstanding organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Display flexibility, resilience, and a good sense of prioritization, thriving in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Possess excellent MS Office knowledge, particularly in Outlook, Word, and Excel, allowing you to efficiently handle various administrative tasks.
• Demonstrate discretion and confidentiality, ensuring sensitive information is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.

We offer an appealing job, a diverse and supportive working environment as well as modern employment conditions in an international, dynamic and entrepreneurial business. The office is located only 5 minutes from Zurich-Oerlikon station. If you like making an impact within a highly motivated team as well as flexibly working from home, then apply online with your complete application.

Schroders Capital Management (Switzerland) AG

Human Resources

Affolternstrasse 56

8050 Zurich, Switzerland

www.schroderscapital.com

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.