Executive Assistant Job at McKinsey & Company in California

Overview Executive Assistant role at McKinsey & Company. This position supports Senior Partner and/or Partner, collaborating with the Partners to optimize their time, build trust-based relationships, and deliver high-quality end products while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Your Impact Organize, strategically manage, and maintain detailed and complex calendars for Senior Partners and other team members. Plan and coordinate client and internal meetings, conference calls, conferences, events, and meals, and send reminders. Arrange complex international and local travel, manage travel logistics, and accommodate individual preferences. Track and respond to routine communications; plan, organize, and execute projects with minimal guidance, often coordinating schedules for senior leadership. Act as an informed deputy interacting with clients and key stakeholders, while upholding confidentiality and building strong relationships with clients and administrative contacts. Collaborate with Executive Assistant Managers and department members to ensure smooth workflow, timely actions, and deadlines adherence. Organize and maintain client and internal files in the firm’s approved system; provide backup coverage as needed; coordinate events for internal and external initiatives. Prepare and submit timesheets and expenses by deadlines; monitor client accounting statements and invoices upon request; handle miscellaneous tasks (printing, copying, mailing, etc.). Your Qualifications and Skills Undergraduate degree preferred 3+ years supporting senior-level executives Outstanding administrative and organizational skills; detail oriented; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive ownership of end products Professional presence on telephone, email, and other communications platforms Strong typing and proofreading skills; ability to produce accurate documents quickly Computer literate with strong email and calendaring skills Excellent judgment and resourcefulness Strong technical skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships within the firm and with client executives Ability to expand role beyond reactive support to proactive contributions and independent work Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-pressure environment Professional commitment to client service; comfortable working in a team with a "can do" attitude Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Administrative Industries Events Services Human Resources Services Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr