Executive Assistant (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to provide comprehensive executive assistance and operational support. This role combines traditional administrative responsibilities with a strong focus on coordination, communication, and high-quality content creation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates excellent attention to detail, and is comfortable managing both logistical and strategic support tasks.

Specific responsibilities that you will perform include but not limited to:

Executive Support

• Manage complex calendars of 2 Group Internal Audit Managing Directors (Senior Audit Director Finance, AM & RM + Senior Audit Director Tech, Operations & Emerging Risks), and support potentially Audit Directors from their team, schedule meetings, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders and time zones
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and follow-ups for meetings
• Act as a gatekeeper and facilitator for executive priorities

Event & Meeting Coordination

• Support the planning and execution of internal and external events (e.g., workshops, leadership meetings, offsites), helping with logistics including venue, materials, communications, and participant coordination

Content & Presentation Development

• Support the creation of high-quality presentations (PowerPoint/Google Slides) for senior audiences
• Consolidate and structure input from multiple stakeholders into clear, compelling materials
• Ensure consistency in messaging, formatting, and visual standards

Operational Support

• Coordinate cross-functional inputs and track deliverables and deadlines
• Support planning cycles, reporting, and internal communications
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and timely delivery
• Maintain strong working relationships across functions and levels

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive assistance, operations, or a similar hybrid role
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with a high level of professionalism
• Advanced proficiency in presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint) and MS Office
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured outputs
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
• Comfortable working independently and handling multiple priorities

 
About the team 

Group Internal Audit is an international team of auditors. Our vision is 'Advancing Swiss Re's Resilience'. We provide independent and objective assurance that assists the Board of Directors and Group Executive Committee to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organization. We lead from every seat, challenge the status quo, understand risk, and demonstrate that we are responsive to risk. We apply innovative and risk-focused techniques to ensure that our audit effort is proportionate to risk, and we continuously extend the use of data analytics and automation within our audit processes. 

For Slovakia, the base salary range for this position is between 1.400 EUR and 2.300 EUR for a full-time role.

The specific salary offered considers:

• The requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• The applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience

In addition to your base salary, Swiss Re offers an attractive performance-based variable compensation component, designed to recognise your achievements. Furthermore, you will enjoy a variety of global and location specific benefits. Eligibility may vary depending on the terms of Swiss Re policies and your employment contract.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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