Business Assistant - Zurich

Job Description
Are you ready to advance your career in one of the world's most innovative banks? This role offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and C-suite client assistants.
As a Business Assistant in the Investment Bank, you will provide senior-level support in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate high-level interactions, and ensure seamless communication and scheduling. We seek individuals who demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively in a confidential and demanding environment. Your role will involve collaborating with business management and stakeholders, arranging travel, and supporting team operations.
Job responsibilities:

• Provide daily executive support to the Investment Banking team, including senior MDs.
• Proactively manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings, calls, and coordinating off-sites and town halls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for C-suite client assistants, managing high-level interactions and coordinating schedules.
• Handle client interactions and departmental scheduling, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Collaborate with Business Management and other stakeholders, delegating tasks as needed.
• Arrange travel and entertainment bookings while monitoring and enforcing compliance with company policies, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
• Utilize internal systems for data entry, reporting, and information management.
• Maintain distribution lists, technology usage, and administrative tasks.
• Support projects and training initiatives to enhance team operations.
• Provide coverage for assistants across the Line of Business as required.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Proficiency in English and German, with strong communication skills.
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, with a track record of managing complex calendars, building business relationships, and supporting senior stakeholders.
• Prior experience interacting with C-suite client assistants, demonstrating professionalism and effective communication.
• Expertise in arranging travel and optimizing schedules and costs.
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver quality results under pressure.
• Strong team player with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Interest in technology and familiarity with expense systems.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and an understanding of the Investment Banking environment.
• Ability to act as a role model, maintain professionalism, and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Proactive in identifying and escalating concerns or issues to maintain operational integrity.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors.
Global Investment Banking supports a broad range of corporations, institutions and governments by providing strategic advice, capital raising and risk management expertise.