Executive Assistant to the CEO

About the role

We are seeking an outstanding Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership of a highly successful, internationally active quantitative and proprietary trading firm based in central Zürich. This role goes beyond diary‑management, offering the chance to become a trusted partner to senior decision‑makers in a fast‑moving, intellectually demanding environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, meetings and international travel.
• Anticipate priorities and resolve challenges before they become problems.
• Coordinate confidential communications and handle sensitive information.
• Support executive meetings, projects and business initiatives.
• Bring structure, efficiency and calm to a demanding working environment.

Required profile

• At least five years' experience in executive assistance or a closely related role.
• Experience supporting a CEO, founder or C‑suite executive.
• Background in cryptocurrency, proprietary trading, hedge funds, investment banking or a similarly demanding financial environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills, professionalism and discretion.
• Outstanding written and spoken English; German is an advantage.
• Existing authorisation to work in Switzerland.

What we offer

• Location: Central Zürich, five days per week on‑site.
• Compensation: CHF 90,000–120,000 per annum.
• Environment: International, entrepreneurial, high‑performance setting with direct access to senior leadership.