Executive Assistant
This role offers Executive Assistant (EA) support to the Head of Banking and Financial Services (Americas) and up to 1 additional Partner. The selected candidate will be an integral member of the team, fostering collaboration and synergy among key stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and effective communication.
This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per week in the office. There is no option to be fully remote.
Key responsibilities include :
- Schedule high volume of meetings with senior-level executives and clients in a global setting across multiple time-zones
- Act as representative of Partners and Financial Services (FS) practice when corresponding with clients and senior-level executives
- Prepare and edit documents for Partners and FS team
- Manage administrative activities such as arranging complex domestic and international travel and accommodations, preparing and processing expense reports, arranging visas, and coordinating logistics and catering for internal meetings
- Coordinate practice meetings and off-sites and related administrative needs such as meeting scheduling, logistical planning, preparing and circulating documents, taking meeting notes, capturing and chasing action items
- Handle event planning as needed for dinners, town hall meetings, and social events by selecting the venue / vendor, preparing the budget and managing logistics either personally or through offsite liaisons
- Assist with administrative projects as necessary
- Provide coverage and back-up support to other Executive Assistants supporting C-Level executives
- Act as central figure and participant in the FS practice to help share information across the team and keep the team connected
Experience required includes :
At least five years of experience working in an executive assistant role at the senior executive levelExperience in management consulting firm or similar industry is preferred, but not requiredExperience with project coordination and is capable of handling initiatives from end to end effectivelyTechnical skills include :
Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel skillsExpert knowledge of OutlookStrong knowledge of Salesforce, ability to create custom reports and slidesSkills and attributes include :
Problem solver able to work with other teams and staff members effectively to reach a viable solution and goalStrong service focus dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff through securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standardsExcellent communicator and negotiator able to deal effectively with people at all levels across a multicultural environmentMaturity, poise and judgmentAbility to maintain and respect confidentialityAbility to think strategically and contribute to development of departmental modelOne who takes constructive feedback in stride and incorporates feedback quicklyAbility to manage a heavy work volume and meet deadlines in an extremely fast paced environmentAbility to undertake projects and produce quality and timely resultsSelf-starter, strong initiative, confidence and ability to work with little guidanceCollaborative team playerPositive attitude, sense of fun is collegial and friendlyAbility to juggle several tasks at once, to prioritize and manage own time - Not a clock watcher or someone who is unwilling to step outside their job descriptionMethodical, organized and excellent attention to detailFlexible attitude; embraces change, hard-working, cost conscious and results drivenFinally, we are looking for someone who will be committed to the company and add to the life and culture of Oliver WymanThe applicable base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $105,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.