Executive Assistant (80 – 100%)

Company Description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:

Shape your own career

Grow in a supportive environment

Connect with a community of experts

Make an impact

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We are always looking for bright, proactive individuals to join our team!

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Job Description

This role is based in our Zurich office and reports to the CEO Speciality Lines. Your responsibilities will include the following:

Managing Executive Leader calendars based in Zurich and scheduling complex global meetings

Organisation/coordination of (complex) internal and external meetings, travels and conference calls for several team members:

Responsible for cost efficient travel arrangements including travel expense reporting (concur)

Ensure proper and timely preparation and arrangements of internal and external meetings

Organisation of all logistical arrangements for visitors

Organisation/coordination of events, seminars and conferences

Performing various administrative tasks

Assisting with onboarding of new employees

Deputizing for other Assistants during their absence.

Qualifications

About you

Excellent organizational skills – able to prioritize tasks and work to deadlines

High attention to detail

You have a problem solving and agile mindset with a team spirit and positive attitude

Your work style is efficient and diligent, and you are able to maintain high pace and confidentiality

Passion for excellent customer service

Comfortable working with people at all organizational levels

Fluent (written and verbal) in English and German, other languages are a plus

Used to work with Office 365, Salesforce, Concur, SharePoint and virtual meeting applications

For permit reasons you are either a Swiss or EU citizen, or you possess a Swiss work permit, which allows you to change employer without sponsorship

Commercial degree and a few years’ experience in a similar function in an international environment

Additional Information

What can we offer you

An international environment, where you will be challenged, can learn from Senior Specialists and are exposed to multiple sections of our business. Our structure fosters collaboration with various stakeholders.

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team