AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR PRIVATE PA FOR UHNWI - SWITZERLAND

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Private PA to support of one of Europe’s wealthiest individuals to ensure that her life runs smoothly at all times. Based out of the private residence and the family office in the Geneva area, you will provide first-class support to this busy principal who travels regularly and has an extensive social calendar. From diary management, to complex travel itineraries, private jets and yachts, liaising with leading fashion houses, wardrobe management and personal shopping, you will be the right-hand to the principal in everything she does and will travel with her regularly.

The principal is a pleasure to work for, despite impeccable standards and high demands, the principal is incredibly personable and builds excellent working relationships with her PAs. You will join a team of 3 other PAs who support of the rest of the family, and will work collaboratively to ensure schedules are aligned and the principals’ needs are met.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Private PA supporting an ultra-high net worth individual, be happy to reside in Switzerland and travel regularly, be personable, kind and attentive, and be able to manage stressful situations with a calm disposition.

Duties to include:

• Diary management and coordination with other family PAs – scheduling all meetings, social engagements, holidays etc.
• Extensive travel coordination and itineraries, including luxury hotels, private jets and super yachts.
• Manage all correspondence, including email, phone, post and social media support.
• Liaising with all staff internationally; household staff, family PAs and office staff.
• Wardrobe management and packing for travel.
• Travelling with the principal regularly and managing her day-to-day schedule and appointments.
• Personal shopping and liaising with the principal’s stylist who is London based, managing shipment of haute couture items, and liaising with leading fashion houses.
• Event organisation, including parties and social engagement; venue sourcing and liaising with suppliers.
• Ad-hoc errands and administration.

Essential Criteria:

• Prior Private PA experience supporting an UHNWI, wardrobe management experience would be a bonus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken), as well as basic French.
• Willingness to live/relocate to Switzerland.
• Flexibility to travel regularly with the principal.

• Highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Professional, loyal and hardworking; enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated.
• Strong organisational skills, common sense and an eye for detail are essential.
• Articulate and well-presented – am ambassador for the principal at all times.
• Calm with the ability to work well under pressure and manage stressful situations with ease.
• Kind, caring and attentive to the principal’s needs.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, be proactive and demonstrate self-initiative.
• A self-starter who will go above and beyond to get the job done.
• A team player who is willing to work collaboratively, as well as autonomously.
• Brilliant checkable references are an absolute must.

If this role sounds of interest, and you meet the essential criteria, please apply within or get in touch to find out more.