Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG
Senior Executive Assistant
📍 Geneva
Role and responsibilities
Manage the Market Head Intermediaries Western Switzerland & Americas calendar proactively: schedule meetings, prioritise appointments, and resolve conflicts. Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations (PowerPoint/Excel), and talking points for internal and external meetings. Organise travel arrangements, including itineraries, visa requirements if applicable, accommodations, and expense reporting. Organise internal and external top notch events, for team members and clients alike, with attention to details and outstanding professionalism. Serve as gatekeeper by screening calls and emails, handling sensitive correspondence, and ensuring timely follow-up. Act as liaison between headquarters and the Geneva office, ensuring alignment on policies, communications, and change initiatives. Collaborate with all the key internal stakeholders, including Finance, HR, Compliance and Legal departments when required, particularly regarding documentation and approvals. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Market; compile weekly/monthly reports. Facilitate internal governance processes: organise regional management committee meetings, track action items, and maintain meeting minutes and follow-ups. Assist in executing local growth strategies under guidance of the Market Head. Identify opportunities for process improvements and digital transformation. Maintain strict confidentiality of all matters.
Team / description
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together. This role demands the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and service orientation in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Relations, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an executive support or business coordination role, preferably within private banking or financial services
Ability to travel regularly between Zürich and Geneva
Proven ability to work effectively in a senior executive environment with discretion and professionalism
Strong understanding of wealth management business models, organisational structures, and key drivers of performance
Fluency in English and French; Spanish and German language skills are a strong advantage
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Organisational Excellence: Ability to multitask efficiently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Initiative & Problem-Solving: Anticipates needs and proposes solutions without constant supervision
Communication Skills: Clear, concise, and diplomatic communicator across levels and cultures.
Team Collaboration: Works well both independently and as part of cross-functional teams
Discretion & Integrity: Handles confidential information with utmost sensitivity and trustworthiness