Senior EA, PE M&A & Operations

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Chicago is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Private Equity Performance Improvement practice. This role reports to the Operations Director and partners with MDs to drive end-to-end administrative initiatives.

The successful candidate will coordinate calendars, travel, expense reporting, invoicing, and events while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience as an Executive Assistant or in business operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with MS Office, Concur and SharePoint; strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to support multiple executives in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage MDs' calendars and travel arrangements from planning to booking.
• Prepare and submit expense reports using Concur; reconcile corporate cards.
• Coordinate meetings, client invoices, and internal events; assist with PPT decks.
• Support recruitment activities and collaborate with marketing on proposals.
• Track hours, update pipelines, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Provide operations support across M&A and PE PI services.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent experience

Tools

Concur

SharePoint

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in Chicago is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Private Equity Performance Improvement practice. This role reports to the Operations Director and partners with MDs to drive end-to-end administrative initiatives.

The successful candidate will coordinate calendars, travel, expense reporting, invoicing, and events while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality support in a fast-paced environment.