Egon Zehnder

Management Consulting

ExecutiveAssistant

$85–95k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Executive Assistant at Egon Zehnder. Skills: Executive support, Calendar management, Travel planning, Client liaison. Provide ongoing assistance in client engagements. Oversee administrative tasks”

Industry & Context.

Management Consulting
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Contingency planning

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years’ experience serving in an administrative function

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree preferred, Experience in a professional services firm, Financial institution experience preferred, Executive search firm experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Provide ongoing assistance in client engagements

Oversee administrative tasks

Plan projects according to strict deadlines

Execute projects according to strict deadlines

Finalize projects according to strict deadlines

Manage changes in project scope

Identify potential crises

Devise contingency plans

Arrange all scheduling

Prepare consultant for meetings

Prepare consultant for presentations

Provide meeting reminders

Ensure proper travel time

Manage complex calendars

Take notes during meetings

Arrange complex travel plans

Arrange detailed travel plans

Coordinate complex travel plans

Coordinate detailed travel plans

Compile documents for travel

Process expense reimbursements

Compose confidential correspondence

Prepare confidential correspondence

Edit confidential correspondence

Field telephone calls

Perform ad-hoc projects

Update global database

Ensure office operates smoothly

Provide ad-hoc support to EAs

Serve as client liaison

Serve as candidate liaison

Assist consultant in maintenance of daily search activities

Act as single point of contact for logistics

Communicate client mandates

Communicate candidate mandates

Communicate internal mandates

Provide bridge for smooth communication

Assist with client needs during consultant absence

Ensure deadlines are met

Serve candidate needs

Complete critical aspects of deliverables

Handle conflicting matters expeditiously

Handle conflicting matters proactively

Follow-through on time-sensitive projects

Assist accounting with billing

Assist accounting with client invoicing

Assist accounting with receivables

Build positive relationships with executive candidates

Interface regularly with executive candidates

Create business development strategy process

Own business development strategy process

Collaborate on marketing presentations

Collaborate on marketing materials

Finalize materials for pitches

Finalize materials for events

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with team members; Work with research stakeholders; Collaborate with consultant; Collaborate with research; Collaborate with others on team

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication; Interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Planning, Executing projects, Finalizing projects, Managing project scope, Identifying crises, Devising contingency plans

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