Strategic Executive Assistant to C-Suite Leaders

merceradvisors; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Advisors in the United States seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to provide strategic, high‑level administrative and operational support to senior executives in a fast‑growing firm. This role partners with leadership to enable efficiency, anticipate needs, and ensure day‑to‑day operations run smoothly.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic travel, prepare reports and presentations, and help plan corporate events while safeguarding confidential information and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative support role
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted partner to executives, exercising sound judgment and professionalism
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with exceptional ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage a diverse and high-volume workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and logistics for senior executives
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing corporate and executive-level events
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proven discretion and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively across teams
• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to multiple executives and senior leaders
• Manage complex and changing executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate domestic travel
• Serve as a key point of contact between executives, internal teams, external partners, and clients
• Anticipate executive needs, prioritize requests, and resolve issues while escalating risks as needed
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of internal systems, records, and reports
• Handle confidential information with utmost discretion
• Screen, prioritize, and respond to meeting requests on behalf of executives
• Prepare, organize, and track reports, presentations, data, and materials for decision-making
• Coordinate and execute meetings and events, including logistics and follow-up on action items
• Plan and support corporate and executive-sponsored events to align with business objectives
• Uphold and improve office procedures to boost efficiency
• Lead or support special projects across multiple teams and stakeholders

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Discretion

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Mercer Advisors in the United States seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to provide strategic, high‑level administrative and operational support to senior executives in a fast‑growing firm. This role partners with leadership to enable efficiency, anticipate needs, and ensure day‑to‑day operations run smoothly.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic travel, prepare reports and presentations, and help plan corporate events while safeguarding confidential information and