Strategic Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Annual bonuses

Unlimited flexible time off

Ten paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

West Monroe in Chicago is seeking an Executive Assistant who will partner with senior leaders, anticipate needs, and act with urgency in a fast-paced environment. This role goes beyond traditional administration, requiring judgment, ownership, and proactive problem solving.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare materials, and support meetings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Concur, and AI-assisted workflows is highly valued, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in high-intensity financial services or professional setting preferred.
• Ability to anticipate needs and act with limited direction.
• Strong judgment to prioritize competing demands and escalate when needed.
• Proven discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office and travel coordination tools.
• Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to boost productivity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted partner to senior leadership, anticipating needs and ensuring priorities move forward.
• Manage complex calendars with respect to business priorities and conflicts.
• Stay ahead of meetings, deadlines, and commitments with prepared materials.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including contingencies.
• Support meetings logistics, agendas, materials, and follow-ups.
• Build relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Own administrative processes, expenses, documents, and presentations.
• Approach ambiguous requests with curiosity and provide proactive solutions.
• Leverage AI and automation to synthesize information and improve efficiency.

Skills

Executive support

Anticipate needs

Judgment & prioritization

Communication

Discretion & professionalism

Advanced MS Office

AI tool usage

Travel coordination

Sponsorship awareness

Tools

Concur

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

West Monroe in Chicago is seeking an Executive Assistant who will partner with senior leaders, anticipate needs, and act with urgency in a fast-paced environment. This role goes beyond traditional administration, requiring judgment, ownership, and proactive problem solving.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare materials, and support meetings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Concur, and AI-assisted workflows is highly valued, with a focus on