Executive Assistant to the CEO and Head of Territory for BNP Paribas Group in Switzerland

The position is an Executive Assistant reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the Head of Territory for BNP Paribas Group in Switzerland. The role is based in Zurich, within a permanent employment framework, and the office is situated next to Bahnhof Selnau. Candidates must already be resident in Switzerland when the contract begins. BNP Paribas operates as a leading European bank with activities in Geneva, Zurich and Lugano, serving corporate, institutional and private clients across Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth Management. In this capacity you will organise the CEO's daily programme, arrange internal and external meetings, and coordinate travel logistics. You will handle inbound and outbound calls, manage correspondence, and prepare presentation material. Expense reports must be compiled according to internal policy, and you will monitor gifts and invitations in line with the same guidelines. The role also involves maintaining a systematic filing system, supporting company‑wide events, and assisting with ad‑hoc projects as they arise. Interaction with the Chief of Staff, the CEO office and a broad network of internal and external stakeholders is essential. The ideal candidate brings more than a decade of executive‑assistant experience within the financial sector, including at least five years supporting senior leaders at board level. Fluency in German, English and French is mandatory, while Swiss German is regarded as an additional asset. A solid grasp of the corporate and investment banking landscape, together with wealth‑management practices, is expected. The job demands a proactive, service‑oriented attitude, strict confidentiality, and the capacity to juggle competing priorities, as calendar management will occupy roughly three‑quarters of the working time. Efficient multitasking, meeting tight deadlines and a problem‑solving mindset are also required. Working at BNP Paribas means joining a multicultural, international environment that offers hybrid and remote work possibilities depending on departmental needs. The team operates in a dynamic, matrix‑structured setting, encouraging collaboration across borders. Employees benefit from a culture that values ethical conduct, diversity, equity and inclusion, and the bank's commitment to innovation and career development across the Eurozone. The role provides exposure to high‑level decision‑making and the chance to contribute to a leading institution that supports the real economy through a diversified, integrated model. What the role asks for: - Minimum 10 years executive assistant experience in financial services - At least 5 years supporting C‑suite executives at board level - Fluency in German, English and French - Swiss residency required at start of employment - Proven ability to manage complex calendars (≥75% of role) - Strong multitasking and deadline‑driven work style - Understanding of corporate & investment banking and wealth management - Swiss German language skills (nice‑to‑have)