Executive Assistant

About the role

Schroders Capital, the private markets division of Schroders Group, is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the CIO and the Head of Global Private Equity Portfolios, as well as their teams. The role also offers administrative assistance to the Client Group team members based in Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the executive's calendar precisely, scheduling appointments and prioritising sensitive matters.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for business trips and engagements.
• Contribute to special projects of the CIO and the Head of Global Private Equity.
• Coordinate attendance, including speaker roles, at internal and external conferences.
• Facilitate timely and accurate information flow within the team and with external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Commercial degree and/or higher education in Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant role.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are a plus.
• Discretion and confidentiality, with a passion for a growing global business.

Required skills

• Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Excellent MS Office knowledge, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.