Executive Assistant
 McKinsey & Company | |
parental leave, paid time off
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 United States, North Carolina, Charlotte | |
 May 16, 2025 | |
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Global Administration
Executive Assistant Job ID: 96565 Based in our Charlotte Office, you will collaborate closely with your assigned Partners and provide administrative support in the Charlotte Office, as well as participate as an integral part of the Administrative Support Team. Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day?
If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.
Your Impact
An Executive Assistant (EA) must have excellent technical and interpersonal skills, regular and reliable attendance, and scheduling flexibility to ensure continuity of administrative support for the partners to whom they are assigned. They are expected to be creative problem solvers for the senior partner and/or partner whom they support.
In this role, you will cooperate with your partners to optimize their time, create trust-based relationships within their network while building your own, and deliver high quality end-product. The partners' network includes their teams, practices, and internal colleagues. You will build ongoing rapport with your partners, their clients, client assistants, internal colleagues, and other EAs globally. You will act as an informed representative for the partners when interacting with clients, internal and external customers, and others while maintaining the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
As the Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for organizing, strategically managing, and maintaining detailed, complex calendars for senior partners and others. This includes planning client and internal meetings, conference calls, conferences/events, and lunches/dinners. The role also involves coordinating travel and managing travel logistics/preferences for the individuals supported.
Additionally, you will track and manage all incoming communications, responding to correspondence that does not require the personal attention of the partner. With minimal guidance, you will assume responsibility for planning, organizing, and executing major projects, such as calls and meetings that require the coordination of schedules for senior leadership participants. Acting as an informed deputy, you will interact with clients and other persons whose goodwill and respect are of critical importance to the partners and the firm, while developing strong relationships with clients and client administrative contacts.
In this role you will collaborate with Executive Assistant Managers and department members to create smooth workflows, soliciting assistance from others as needed and helping others as appropriate, ensuring follow-through and flexibility to meet appropriate and timely actions and deadlines. Your Growth
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.
When you join us, you will have:
Your qualifications and skills
* Undergraduate degree preferred
* 5+ years supporting senior level executives
* Outstanding administrative and organization skills; detail oriented; able to prioritize and multitask; strong ownership evident through responsibility and accountability for end product; highly proactive mindset
* Highly professional presence on telephone, email, and all other work-related communications platforms
* Strong typing and proofreading skills; ability to produce typed documents quickly and accurately
* Computer literate, including strong email and calendaring skills
* Excellent judgment and resourcefulness
* Strong technical skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
* Excellent interpersonal skills; positive attitude; ability to build relationships within the firm and with client executives and external experts
* Ability to expand role beyond responsive support to proactive contributions and ownership for administrative tasks; ability to work independently
* Able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-pressure environment
* Attention to detail and confidentiality
* Comfortable working in a team setting with client service "can do" attitude
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work streams
* Flexibility and ability to work well under tight deadlines
Professional commitment to client service Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - EARD - Executive Assistant Function - Firm Administration Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Mar 26 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Charlotte LinkedIn Posting State/Province - North Carolina LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Executive Assistant LinkedIn Function - Administrative LinkedIn Industry - Events Services;Financial Services;Human Resources LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate | |