Executive Assistant

McKinsey & Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves supporting C-suite executives, managing calendars, and coordinating travel logistics. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a corporate environment, exceptional organizational skills, and fluency in English. This position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment with extensive training provided to foster career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a corporate or professional services environment in an EA function.
• Must have experience supporting C-suite executives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full calendar and schedule meetings across time zones.
• Arrange and coordinate complex travel logistics.
• Provide exceptional administrative support to colleagues.

Skills

C-suite level support experience

Strong email and calendaring skills

Solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications

Excellent administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail

Outstanding customer orientation

Effective communication skills in English

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 be part of our Global Administration team. Your team is passionate about delivering exceptional administrative, organizational, and logistical support. You will enable our colleagues and our firm to operate efficiently and fulfill its purpose to help create positive, enduring change in the world.

Based in our office in Kuala Lumpur, you will work with consultants, function leaders, peer assistants, and other colleagues across the globe on tasks with international reach. You will primarily support managers and consultants in Kuala Lumpur office and other offices as needed. You will also collaborate with your team of assistants in Kuala Lumpur.

You’ll build meaningful, collaborative relationships with your teammates and colleagues who depend on your administrative support.

Whether it’s managing a full calendar, scheduling meetings across various time zones, or arranging and coordinating complex travel logistics, you’ll apply your multitasking, organizational, and decision‑making skills to fulfill critical administrative and logistical requests.

We are interested in your potential, attention to detail, and ability to solve problems in a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Because we offer extensive training, this is an excellent opportunity for you if you are looking to start your career, change industries or career paths, or for those currently in assistant roles who want to further grow and develop.

See a day in the life of our executive assistants.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in a corporate or professional services environment in an EA function
• Must have C‑suite level support experience
• Strong email and calendaring skills. Solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications; Outlook proficiency preferred
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment (including prioritization skills, flexibility toward change, sense of urgency, and dealing with ambiguity)
• Strong attention to detail, can‑do attitude, and ownership mindset
• Outstanding customer orientation and ability to professionally handle confidential and/or sensitive information
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences across regions and teams
• Ability to establish and strengthen relationships with colleagues, clients, and external vendors across the globe
• Ability to communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—in English (advanced level skills)