Who We Are

BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world's best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible-and unlocking your potential to advance the world.BST is the operational heart of our business and is invaluable to our success. Roles such as finance, human resources, risk, and IT, help propel BCG forward. BST employees support the core of the organization and provide outstanding value to the business. As a BST member, you will work with inspiring, talented, dedicated, and curious colleagues in an energizing, fast-paced environment in which people are treated with respect and help one another to succeed. Working at BCG provides you with the opportunity to grow through interesting and challenging work and to have an active voice in your personal career development.

What You'll Do

(Please note that this as 12 Month Fixed Term Contract!)We offer you a team-oriented role working with Managing Directors & (Senior) Partners (MDP) and Partners within the London, Amsterdam or Brussels offices. Reporting to the Team Assistant Manager or Senior Managers this position would suit a detail driven individual with excellent technical skills and a willingness to take on anything thrown their way. This is a fast-paced organisational role in an environment to match, so the ability to hit the ground running is a must! Flexibility, enthusiasm and a ‘can-do' attitude are essential, and above all a passion for doing a job well! As an Executive Assistant, you will be the trusted partner with providing your MDPs and Partners with comprehensive support to successfully service BCG clients. You will need to act as gatekeeper of their time, increasing their work efficiency and helping them to drive their business performance.  You will represent BCG through professionalism by offering a unique level of service.  You should demonstrate strong levels of competence in the following areas: extensive agenda management, proactive follow-up on client development, A-Z worldwide travel arrangements, networking and proofreading.  You will partner with other team assistants ensuring synergy in the team's projects and processes as well as collaborating with other Business Service Teams (BST).  What you'll doAs a successful candidate you will take on responsibilities including but not limited to those listed below:Client focus (maximise client focus by reducing stakeholder time spent on administrative tasks):  Manage highly complex calendars to schedule client meetings, case team meetings and events. Effectively prioritise client needs (both within and across different client teams)Planning and management of complex travel/logistics/itineraries including timely procurement of visas and other travel documentationPreparing and submitting time and expense reports within a timely periodTracking, updating and managing client contact informationTeam with other EAs/Staff members to ensure casework is effectively coordinatedProactively manage internal commitments and effectively manage prioritisation of sameNetworking (proactively establish meaningful, long-term client relationships with key counterparts and across internal networks):Build and maintain strong relationships with key client counterpartsOrganise team dinners, breakfasts and events when requiredSupport Practice Area (PA) events as necessary and assist with building the PA communityProactive Time Management (protect MDP and Partner time by understanding priorities and screening requests):Clear understanding of priorities, proactively prioritise and field all incoming time related requests from clients and teams across all MDP and Partner spheres of interestUnderstand the 'bigger picture' and use your business judgment and initiative to independently resolve problems with limited MDP and Partner interactionDeliver/Implement 'Work Smarter, Not Harder' and Teaming@BCG ways of working principlesMarketing (help build and support digital presence and marketing efforts):Ensure internal bio profiles are currentPro-actively manage contactsIdentify key contacts at core and campaign clientsEA Team Support:Provide cover within your EA squad and the wider team in relation to planned and unplanned team absences Please note this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the

What You'll Bring

Previous administrative assistant experience in a fast-paced environmentA Bachelors or Masters' degree (not required for London) and / or working experience in executive assistant dutiesExcellent organisational skills  #LI-TK1

Who You'll Work With

Our business management and operations team members work to ensure that BCG is running smoothly, efficiently, and productively. We are made up of executive and administrative (or case team) assistants, visual service artists, receptionists, facilities staff, and the team leaders and office coordinators who manage these operations and business management jobs.

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