DC-Based Executive Support & Global Affairs Associate

Ankura; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate based in Washington, D.C. to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the firm’s President and senior leaders.

The role emphasizes organizing, communications, and client development in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have global affairs experience and proficiency in key software (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Salesforce).

Qualifications

• Exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature.
• Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the President and the team at large.
• Attentive to details.
• Able to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner on their own initiative.
• Strong communication skills, including excellent writing; and an ability to build strong, productive, and respectful relationships with colleagues and contacts at all levels to advance the firm’s success.
• Strong critical thinking.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce, and other business applications and media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support to the firm’s President (coordinating and maintaining schedules, completing expense reports, event planning, making travel arrangements, etc.).
• Support President and senior leaders in management of global clients, including actively participating in client and business development meetings to support the president and advance the firm’s goals.
• Assist with, support, and advance business development efforts by drafting corporate profiles and business proposals; and liaising with clients and prospective clients.
• Preparing presentations and other deliverables for internal and external (client, BD) stakeholders.
• Attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Organized

Initiative

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Writing

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Salesforce

Job description

Ankura is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate based in Washington, D.C. to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the firm’s President and senior leaders.

The role emphasizes organizing, communications, and client development in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have global affairs experience and proficiency in key software (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Salesforce).