Executive Assistant

- Working at Swiss Re - What we do
- Working at Swiss Re - What we do
Zurich, Zurich, CH
Executive Assistant to the Group Chief Underwriting Officer (Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80- 100%)
At the heart of one of the world's leading reinsurance companies, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting a senior leader who shapes Swiss Re's global underwriting strategy. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and take pride in bringing order, precision, and calm to complexity - we want to hear from you. About the Role
As Executive Assistant to the Group Chief Underwriting Officer (GCUO), you will be a trusted partner and the operational backbone of one of Swiss Re's most senior executives. This is far more than a traditional EA role - you will be a strategic enabler, ensuring the GCUO can focus on what matters most by seamlessly managing the flow of information, people, and priorities around them. Your discretion, agility, and proactive mindset will be essential as you navigate a dynamic, international environment at the highest levels of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities - Diary & Schedule Management: Proactively manage a complex, fast-moving calendar, anticipating conflicts and ensuring the GCUO's time is optimally allocated across priorities - Strategic Prioritisation: Apply sound judgement to strategically prioritise requests and competing demands, ensuring the GCUO's focus and energy are directed where they matter most - Gatekeeper Role: Act as a trusted gatekeeper for inbound requests, managing access to the GCUO with professionalism, tact, and efficiency - People Leadership: Lead, develop, coach, and empower 1 or 2 direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous growth within the executive office - Correspondence Management: Handle, prioritise, draft, and coordinate high-volume incoming and outgoing communications in both English and German, ensuring clarity, professio...