Junior Executive Assistant

Alvarez & Marsal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Team Assistant for its London office within the Global Disputes & Investigations practice. The role focuses on scheduling, calendar coordination, event support, and client greeting while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

You will assist with onboarding, document preparation, and managing travel arrangements, with experience supporting senior stakeholders and a proactive approach highly valued in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential for interacting with clients and internal teams.
• Strong MS Office proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required.
• Demonstrated time management and prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organise calendars, travel, meetings and events for executives and teams.
• Experience supporting executives or senior stakeholders is preferred.
• Proactive problem solving and end-to-end task ownership are valued.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and organise internal and external meetings/calls.
• Maintain and coordinate calendars.
• Assist with marketing events and Salesforce activity tracking.
• Coordinate travel, hotels and car services.
• Submit and manage timesheets and expenses.
• Greet clients and visitors and handle confidential information.
• Create and amend documents in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Provide cover for the EA team and onboarding support.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactive problem solving

Executive support

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M’s Global Disputes & Investigations (“D&I”) practice is a leading provider of Cyber Risk Management, Forensic Technology, Forensic Accounting & Investigations, Dispute Advisory, Economic Consulting, and Privacy & Data Compliance services. The firm has an established reputation for high quality work in a non-Audit environment. Our approach is characterized by a high level of objectivity, diligence and intensive analysis. The team is looking for a Team Assistant to join London.

How you will contribute

• Scheduling and organising internal and external meetings/calls on an ad hoc basis.
• Maintaining and coordinating calendars on an ad hoc basis.
• Assisting with coordination of various internal and external marketing events.
• Using Salesforce.com to track and monitor marketing activities and contacts.
• Co-ordinating travel plans, hotels, and car service on an ad hoc basis.
• Submitting and managing timesheets and expenses.
• Meeting and greeting clients and other visitors.
• Managing confidential information and emails.
• Creating and amending documents in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Providing cover for the EA team.
• Assisting with the onboarding process for new joiners.
• Managing team collateral, including holiday calendars, post, and admin.

Qualifications

• Currently working in as an Executive Assistant with 2-4 years experience within professional services or consulting firms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Must be proficient in a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions.
• Must have strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Must be organised, detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, constantly prioritising and reassessing tasks.
• Must be proactive and use critical thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience working with senior clients.
• Ability to be pro-active and involved in executive business dealings.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information at maximum discretion.

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.