Strategic Executive Assistant: Global Travel & Projects

McKinsey; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Mental health support

Vision coverage

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in the United States seeks an accomplished Executive Assistant to Senior Partners. You will protect their time by managing complex calendars, coordinating internal and client meetings, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

You will partner with Partners, EA teams, and executives to arrange travel, prepare materials in PowerPoint, and support high-stakes projects. The role demands proactivity, exceptional organization, and a professional presence across all

Qualifications

• 3+ years supporting senior level executives or comparable experience.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills; detail oriented; able to prioritize and multitask; strong ownership evident through responsibility and accountability for end product; highly proactive mindset.
• Strong typing and proofreading skills; ability to produce professional documents quickly and accurately.
• Computer literacy, including strong email and calendaring skills.
• Excellent judgment and impeccable discretion; ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Ability to expand role beyond responsive support to proactive contributions and ownership for administrative tasks; ability to work independently.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; embodies a positive attitude; ability to build relationships within the firm and with client executives and external experts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage complex calendars for Senior Partners and other team members.
• Coordinate client and internal meetings, conference calls, conferences, events, and meals; send reminders.
• Arrange complex international and local travel and logistics; accommodate preferences.
• Track and respond to communications; prepare and submit timesheets and expenses.
• Organize and maintain client and internal files in the firm’s systems; provide backup coverage.
• Support major projects with minimal guidance and coordinate leadership schedules.

Skills

Executive support

Administrative excellence

Calendar management

Email & calendar literacy

Discretion & confidentiality

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Independent work

Communication skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

McKinsey & Company in the United States seeks an accomplished Executive Assistant to Senior Partners. You will protect their time by managing complex calendars, coordinating internal and client meetings, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

You will partner with Partners, EA teams, and executives to arrange travel, prepare materials in PowerPoint, and support high-stakes projects. The role demands proactivity, exceptional organization, and a professional presence across all