McKinsey is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide strategic administrative support to senior leaders and firm partners, enabling their success in reshaping industries and institutions through technology and innovation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in roles involving complex calendar management, travel coordination, and scheduling across time zones, preferably in a high-performance, fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to handle high-volume email correspondence, draft professional responses, and manage follow-ups with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational excellence, ensuring accuracy and structure in all tasks.
- Strong customer service orientation, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and discretion in building trust-based relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and driven, taking ownership of tasks and seeking opportunities to add value and improve processes.
- Demonstrated success in fast-paced environments, with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize demands effectively.
Responsibilities
- orchestrating, managing, and maintaining complex calendars and travel arrangements
- planning client and internal meetings, conferences, and events
- partner closely with senior leaders to optimize their time
- foster trust-based relationships within their networks, and cultivate your own
- engage with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders
- maintaining the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
- serve as a trusted deputy, building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Other
- University degree or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Collaborative mindset, working effectively across teams, regions, and levels of seniority to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
- Professional presence and polished communication skills, representing senior leaders with confidence, discretion, and tact.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid setup (60% in-office), with increased in-office presence during onboarding.
- Advanced proficiency in English (C1 level – CEFR or equivalent) for verbal and written communication.
