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McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company

Administration
St. Louis, MO, USA
Posted on Aug 26, 2024
Global Administration

Executive Assistant

Job ID: 90339
  • St. Louis

Who You'll Work With

We are looking to hire an Executive Assistant in our St. Louis Office location to provide high level administrative support for partners and senior partners, working closely with local colleagues on office support, events and meeting planning.

What You'll Do

An Executive Assistant 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 partner 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.

Qualifications

  • 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; embodies a 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; flexibility to work overtime when needed
  • 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
Capabilities
  • Firm Administration
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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 or hourly range for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $65,800 - $82,300 —to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - EARD - Executive Assistant
Function - Firm Administration
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Jul 29 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LinkedIn Posting City - St. Louis
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Missouri
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Executive Assistant
LinkedIn Function - Administrative;Consulting;Customer Service
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level