Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

About the role

A fast-growing international technology company based in Canton Ticino (Switzerland) is looking, through its recruiter, for a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO. You will act as the CEO's right hand and strategic gatekeeper, ensuring smooth operations, high-level stakeholder management and direct support across global business activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's complex calendar, shifting priorities and meeting requests across Europe, North America and Asia, screen communications, prepare briefings and follow up rigorously.
• Organize intricate international travel itineraries with contingency plans, accompany the CEO on business trips for up to about 6 months a year, and attend formal dinners, trade fairs and institutional events.
• Coordinate board and investor meetings (materials, minutes, action tracking); draft high-level correspondence and presentations in English, and do preliminary reviews of contracts and legal documents.
• Act as liaison between the CEO's office, the executive leadership team and international subsidiaries, driving special growth initiatives and offsites.
• Oversee expense reporting, vendor relations and workflow optimization for the executive office.

Required profile

• Solid, proven seniority as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting a CEO, Managing Partner or C-level executive; experience in top-tier management consulting or international law firms is strongly preferred.
• Full availability and stamina to travel internationally with the CEO for up to about 6 months a year, including short-notice changes.
• Mandatory relocation to Canton Ticino; Swiss residence or B permit preferred, and the role is not suitable for cross-border commuters.
• Fluent or near-native English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of Italian is a strong plus.
• Preferred: university degree in Law, Economics or Humanities, and prior experience supporting board meetings or fundraising rounds.

Required skills

• Basic legal literacy, specifically in contract review.
• Mastery of Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace.
• Available to start as soon as possible.