Executive Assistant - Core Business Services

About the role

EY is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join its Lausanne office in autumn 2026. The role supports senior stakeholders, coordinates key activities and contributes to business objectives in a collaborative, client-focused environment. It is hybrid, with Lausanne as the main office and regular presence at the office and, depending on business needs, at client premises in Vevey.

Key responsibilities

• Support several senior Partners with administrative tasks and processes
• Coordinate meetings, manage calendars, arrange travel and draft correspondence in French and English
• Create reports and presentations, process invoices, manage physical mail and coordinate internal communications
• Support internal and client-facing events, training programmes and networking initiatives
• Support supplier management, vendor coordination and budget monitoring, and provide logistics for business activities and events
• Use internal platforms and databases for day-to-day operations, including expense management
• Use digital platforms and AI-enabled productivity tools responsibly, and identify ways to simplify, standardise or automate recurring tasks
• Act as a trusted point of contact for stakeholders and clients, handling sensitive information with discretion

Required profile

• Diploma in business administration or a related field; a higher professional qualification is an advantage
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role in a fast-paced, international environment
• Native French speaker with strong written and spoken English; German is an advantage
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and under pressure

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities
• Confidence in adopting new technologies, digital collaboration platforms and AI-enabled productivity tools