Executive Assistant

Egon Zehnder is seeking an Executive Assistant to support consultants in all aspects of client engagements and administrative tasks. The role requires a highly flexible and organized individual who can manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for arranging scheduling, managing complex calendars, coordinating travel plans, and providing administrative support to consultants and candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience serving in an administrative function, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Organized multi-tasker: able to manage multiple projects with set deadlines as time management, pattern recognition, prioritization, diligent attention to detail and judgment are critical in this role.
• Resourceful problem solver: ability to work in ambiguous environments and comfortable with the unknown, as well as work well under pressure, solve problems.
• Self-starter: highly motivated, excellent work ethic and self-assured, not easily thrown, able to think on your feet.
• Strong communicator: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to interact professionally with executive stakeholders and colleagues alike.
• Natural collaborator: desire to help foster and preserve a company culture where all are welcome, included, and given the opportunity to succeed. Collaborative team player, with a track record of maximizing the team as well as individual performance.

Benefits

• 401k – company match and additional discretionary employer contribution
• Comprehensive Health Plan – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability
• Employee Assistant program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Personal Time Off – paid vacation, sick time, volunteer days
• Paid holidays including week off between Christmas and New Year’s