Executive Assistant

McKinsey & Company; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant in Mexico City to support partners and the regional team. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, and handle communications, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with assistants across LATAM, maintain documentation, prepare expense reports, and assist with events and conferences. Fluency in English and Spanish, plus strong Windows/Notes skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• College or secretarial school completed; 4-year degree preferred.
• 3+ years administrative assistant experience in a corporate environment.
• Solid knowledge of Windows and Notes applications.
• Proactive with strong attention to detail; professional demeanor.
• Daily in-office work environment; strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced English and Spanish written and oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain calendars for assigned partners and associates.
• Manage communications, including routine correspondence for partners.
• Handle telephone calls professionally; build rapport with regional assistants.
• Provide travel scheduling, file organization, and expense report support.
• Support planning/execution of major projects, conferences, and off-site meetings.
• Coordinate coverage with other assistants when needed.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactivity

English & Spanish

Education

College degree preferred

Secretarial school preferred

Tools

Windows

Notes

MS Office

Job description

Who You'll Work With

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:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Impact

You will organize and maintain calendars for the assigned partners and associate partners that you will be serving as an assistant.

You will also manage all communications including responding to correspondence that does not require the personal attention of the partners.

You will handle telephone calls in a professional and efficient manner; develop a strong ongoing rapport with other assistants from the region supporting other consultants (within and outside of Latin America). You will also provide a range of administrative support (e.g. travel scheduling, file organization, expense report submission, accounting administration) to effectively provide leverage to the firm. Also, when needed, you will support the planning and execution of major projects, conferences, and off-site meetings. You may also need to work with other assistants to ensure back-up coverage.

You will be based in Mexico City, Mexico as part of our administrative team working closely with consultants and internal departments at all levels of the organization, assisting partners directly with their agendas, and travel arrangements.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• College or secretarial school required; 4-year degree preferred
• 3+ years administrative assistant experience in a corporate or professional environment, working for senior-level management
• Solid knowledge of Windows and Notes applications
• Proactiveness and attention to detail
• Poise, presence, and professionalism
• Daily in-office requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced language skills in English & Spanish, both written and oral, are required