Executive Assistant

McKinsey & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,900 - 107,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Mental health support

Vision coverage

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in New York City is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a Senior Partner or Partner, coordinating complex schedules, travel, and high‑impact correspondence.

You will plan meetings, manage travel logistics, track communications, and execute projects with minimal guidance, while maintaining confidentiality and professional client service in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• 3+ years supporting senior level executives.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills; detail‑oriented, prioritize and multitask, proactive mindset.
• Highly professional presence on telephone, email, and other communication platforms.
• Strong typing and proofreading skills; produce typed documents quickly and accurately.
• Computer literate; strong email and calendaring skills.
• Excellent judgment and resourcefulness.
• Professional demeanor appropriate for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate internal and client meetings, including scheduling and reminders.
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements and logistics.
• Track and respond to communications not requiring partner attention.
• Plan, organize, and execute projects with minimal guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information.
• Collaborate with EA managers and teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Organize and maintain client and internal files in firm systems.
• Prepare timesheets and expenses; help manage invoices when needed.

Skills

Administrative excellence

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Professional discretion

Interpersonal skills

Typing / proofreading

Organization

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Location: New York City.

Job Overview

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem‑solver who is energized by challenges? You’re in the right place.

Your Impact

Our Executive Assistants (EAs) are creative problem solvers who support the Senior Partner or Partner they assist. In this role you will collaborate with your partner to optimize their time, build trust‑based relationships within their network, and deliver high‑quality end products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating client and internal meetings, conference calls, conferences, events, lunches or dinners, and sending out reminders.
• Coordinating complex international and local travel arrangements, managing travel logistics, and accommodating individual preferences.
• Tracking and managing all incoming communications, responding to correspondence that does not require the partner’s personal attention.
• Assuming responsibility for planning, organizing, and executing projects with minimal guidance, often coordinating schedules for senior leadership participants.
• Acting as an informed deputy and interacting with clients and key stakeholders to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Collaborating with Executive Assistant Managers and department members to ensure smooth workflow, timely actions, and adherence to deadlines.
• Organizing and maintaining client and internal files using the firm’s authorized system, providing backup coverage as needed, and coordinating events for internal and external initiatives.
• Preparing and submitting timesheets and expenses in accordance with deadlines, managing and monitoring client accounting statements and invoices upon request, and handling miscellaneous tasks such as printing, copying, mailing, and other duties as assigned.

Your Growth

You thrive in a high‑performance environment and bring a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.

In return, we provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities to broaden your expertise, grow into a well‑rounded professional, and contribute to meaningful work.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Structured programs, clear feedback, fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: Your ideas and contributions are valued and trusted to impact outcomes while upholding ethics and integrity.
• Global community: Colleagues across 65+ countries, 100+ nationalities, diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: Competitive salary, medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, spouse/partner, and children.

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• 3+ years supporting senior level executives.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills; detail‑oriented, prioritize and multitask, proactive mindset.
• Highly professional presence on telephone, email, and other communication platforms.
• Strong typing and proofreading skills; produce typed documents quickly and accurately.
• Computer literate; strong email and calendaring skills.
• Excellent judgment and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; positive attitude; build relationships within firm and with client executives.
• Ability to expand role beyond responsive support to proactive contributions and ownership of administrative tasks; work independently.
• Efficient in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, high‑pressure environment.
• Professional commitment to client service; team‑oriented “can do” attitude.

Equal Opportunity

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary range for new joiners in this role in the United States (all office locations where the job may be performed) is $85,900 - $107,400 USD gross per year.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON‑U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.