Egon Zehnder

Management Consulting

ExecutiveAssistant

$85–90k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Executive Assistant at Egon Zehnder. Skills: Executive support, Client engagement, Project management. Arrange scheduling. Manage complex calendars”

Industry & Context.

Management Consulting
Problems you'll solve

Resourceful problem solver; Work in ambiguous environments; Work under pressure; Solve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years administrative experience, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

Experience in professional services firm

What You'll Do.

Manage complex calendars

Prioritize meetings and calls

Coordinate travel itineraries

Compile travel documents

Process expense reimbursements

Compose confidential correspondence

Prepare confidential correspondence

Edit confidential correspondence

Field telephone calls

Update global database

Ensure database is up-to-date

Hold office responsibilities

Provide reception responsibilities

Support other Executive Assistants

Serve as client liaison

Serve as candidate liaison

Assist consultant with search activities

Communicate client mandates

Communicate candidate mandates

Communicate internal mandates

Assist with client needs

Work with consultant and research stakeholders

Ensure deadlines are met

Serve candidate needs

Produce client deliverables

Produce candidate deliverables

Complete deliverables within timeframes

Complete critical aspects of deliverables

Prioritize conflicting matters

Handle matters expeditiously

Handle matters proactively

Follow-through on projects

Complete projects to successful completion

Assist accounting department with billing

Assist with client invoicing

Assist with receivables

Build positive relationships

Interface with executive candidates

Create business development process

Own business development process

Drive business development strategy

Collaborate on marketing presentations

Collaborate on marketing materials

Finalize materials for pitches

Finalize materials for events

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Client and candidate liaison; Consultant and research stakeholders; Team members and clients; External and internal team members; Research and others on team

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills; Oral communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Planning, Executing, Finalizing projects, Acquiring resources, Coordinating efforts, Managing scope changes, Devising contingency plans

Full Job Description

**About Us** Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent executive search and leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers. We help organizations get to the heart of their leadership challenges and offer honest feedback and insights to help leaders realize their true being and purpose. We believe that together we can transform people, organizations and the world through leadership. **The Opportunity** The **Executive Assistant** supports one or more consultants by providing ongoing assistance in all aspects of client engagements and playing an ownership role in the oversight of administrative tasks. The role requires an individual capable of planning, executing and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and clients in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Executive Assistant must proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans on a regular basis. The successful candidate will be highly flexible, a strong multitasker on many levels and relish the variety and unpredictability of juggling multiple projects and changing priorities. The Executive Assistant is expected to feel a sense of ownership and involvement in the process, so as to be able to stage-manage all the elements that come together in a successful mandate. The Executive Assistant must ensure discreet handling of all interactions with clients, candidates, etc. **What You’ll Do** _**Administrative**_ * Arrange all scheduling, including but not limited to, candidate meetings and interviews, client meetings and interviews, business development meetings, assignment related meetings, internal meetings, video conferencing, etc. * Manage complex calendars and prioritize meetings/calls as needed. * Arrange and coordinate complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas for both consultants and candidates. Compil

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