Executive Administrative Assistant

MSCI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Job summary

MSCI is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support multiple senior leaders, handling complex calendars, international travel, and high-profile events. The role requires discretion, superior communication, and proactive organization in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with the Administrative Community to optimize processes, back up functions when needed, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive efficiency across the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior management.
• Expertise with calendar, travel, and event planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars across time zones and stakeholders.
• Coordinate detailed travel arrangements and expenses processing.
• Plan and execute high-profile events (offsites, roadshows) and logistics.
• Act as liaison between executives and stakeholders with effective follow-ups.
• Assist with ad hoc projects requiring cross-functional collaboration.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize administrative processes with the Admin team.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Discretion

AI tools

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Navan

Concur

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

AI workflow

Job description

Your Team Responsibilities

MSCI is a global leader in financial analytics and investment solutions, dedicated to innovation and excellence. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support multiple senior leaders within our organization. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a client-centric setting, is experienced in supporting senior leaders, building relationships, and contributing to strategic initiatives that drive operational efficiency.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Executive Assistant, you will play a crucial role ensuring the smooth operation of the team by managing key administrative tasks, facilitating communication, and optimizing efficiency. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage complex executive calendars, coordinating across time zones, handling last-minute changes, and ensuring seamless scheduling and prioritization of commitments across multiple stakeholders
• Coordinate detailed travel arrangements, including international and domestic logistics, ensuring timely processing of expense reports
• Plan and execute high-profile events, (offsites, roadshows, etc.) managing logistics such as venue booking, catering, agenda preparation, and post-event action items
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and follow-ups
• Assist with ad hoc projects initiatives requiring cross-functional collaboration, contributing to strategic planning and execution
• Continuously evaluate and optimize administrative processes and best practices while partnering with the Administrative Community to enhance office management and workflow, including backup support

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior-level management in an executive assistant capacity
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint), T&E management (Navan, Concur), and collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom); experience with AI-driven tools or workflow automation is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through abilities
• Adaptability and willingness to acquire new competencies and take on challenges in a dynamic business environment

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Salary range: $110,000 - $143,000 / year, plus eligible for annual bonus
• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, AI Learning Center , LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our vision – to power better decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data, analytics and indexes, supported by advanced technology, set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners, private-market sponsors and investors, hedge funds, wealth managers, banks, insurers and corporates.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.