Executive Assistant

Location: Zurich, Switzerland; on-site

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company building autonomous and scalable defense systems for allied forces.

What you will do

• Provide strategic executive assistance across founders’ business and personal priorities.
• Manage complex international calendars, prioritize engagements, and anticipate upcoming needs.
• Act as a professional gatekeeper, filter communications, and prepare briefing materials.
• Coordinate relationships with government officials, investors, strategic partners, and other senior stakeholders.
• Plan international travel and logistics while coordinating leadership and business activities.
• Track actions, support strategic projects, and maintain structure in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience providing support in a high-performance environment such as private equity, a private office, or an equivalent setting.
• Fully bilingual in Swiss German and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, international, and high-pressure environments.
• Strong technical capability and confidence using modern productivity tools, including AI.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity with precision, sound judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, calm, and solutions-driven, with excellent verifiable references.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on autonomous defense systems with real-world impact and mission-critical applications.
• Operate in a demanding, founder-led environment focused on rigor, ownership, excellence, and execution.
• Collaborate with government officials, investors, and senior defense stakeholders across multiple time zones.