Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

About Us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

Schroders Capital is the private markets investment division of Schroders Group. With $88bn AUM and 680 employees, we cover a broad range of asset classes out of 23 offices globally. We provide investors with access to a broad range of private asset investment opportunities across private equity, private debt and credit alternatives, infrastructure and real estate with a focus on what we consider the most attractive parts of the global private assets markets.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide dedicated support to the CIO of Schroders Capital and the Head of Global Private Equity Portfolios, as well as their respective teams, ensuring seamless operations.
- Offer administrative assistance to the Client Group team members based in Switzerland, contributing to their success and efficiency.
- Manage the executive's calendar with precision, including scheduling appointments and prioritizing sensitive matters to optimize their time.
- Make travel and accommodation arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics for business trips and engagements.
- Contribute to special projects of the CIO and the Head of Global Private Equity, leveraging your skills and expertise to drive successful outcomes.
- Coordinate attendance, including securing speaker roles, at internal and external conferences, enhancing the company's presence and thought leadership.
- Facilitate timely and accurate information flow, ensuring effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders.

Requirements:

- Hold a commercial degree and/or higher education in Business Administration or equivalent, showcasing your strong educational background.
- Bring at least 3+ years of working experience in an administrative/executive assistant role, demonstrating your expertise and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibit a passion for working in a growing and demanding global business, showcasing your drive and enthusiasm.
- Possess an excellent command of the English language, with additional languages being a plus, enabling effective communication in a multicultural setting.
- Showcase outstanding organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Display flexibility, resilience, and a good sense of prioritization, thriving in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Possess excellent MS Office knowledge, particularly in Outlook, Word, and Excel, allowing you to efficiently handle various administrative tasks.
- Demonstrate discretion and confidentiality, ensuring sensitive information is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.