Madrid, Spain
22 days ago
Executive Assistant

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.



What You'll Do

Activities may vary depending on the individuals supported and the existing workload, and support assignments may change at any time. The duties described below make up a typical, but not necessarily complete, list:

Provide high-level executive support for assigned partners and other BCG departments as required:


Agenda and travel coordination

Maintain Partner’s calendar; schedule, coordinate and confirm appointments, interviews and meetings, anticipating problems in advanceMake complicated travel arrangements

Communication

Answer and screen telephone calls and take messagesType correspondence, proposals, reports and other documentsEstablish and maintain necessary filing systems for assigned PartnersClient contacts over phone and e-mail

- Setting up meetings

- Status follow-up

- Building relationships

Maintain client- and other mailing lists in close coordination with the Marketing departmentContacts with outside vendors as appropriate, being able to negociate prices and proposing best options

Organize and attend meetings and conferences as appropriate

Scheduling participantsBooking meeting roomsArranging for special equipment and meeting room set-upOrdering and setting up beverages and/or mealsCapable of organizing the event from beginning to end with the support of local departments involved

Budget and invoice assistance

Assist with invoices and billingAssist with budget tracking and other financial follow-up

Team contribution

Coordinate and cooperate with other EAs to ensure that work is completed to highest standard and qualitySupport and back up other members of the EA teamMentor and support new members of the EA teamInteraction with other functions within own local office, as well as the larger BCG community

Participate in internal projects and committees as assigned or requested

 

Will help partners in personal administrative work/logistics if requested



What You'll Bring

Basic Job Requirements:

University degree, or equivalent relevant experienceMinimum 4-8 years of work experience in similar role, reporting to top managementExperience from professional services international environmentKnowledge of BCG processes and systems a plusFluent English/Spanish, oral and written (C1)Strong organizational skills encompassing affinity with IT supporting toolsPowerPoint and Excel skillsGood knowledge of other Microsoft Office programsAbility to combine hands-on attitude in operational topics and good analytical skillsMust hold a valid work permit to work in Spain

Key Competencies: 

Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; perform tasks with high degree of accuracy and efficiencyExcellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlinesExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work independently, to take initiative and to overcome obstaclesAbility to successfully manage competing priorities, keeping constant sight of the overall objectivesAbility to work effectively with all levels of the organizationHigh degree of maturity and professionalism at all timesHigh degree of flexibility in a demanding, fast-paced and frequently changing environmentStrong service orientation in responding to customer needsAbility to exercise judgment in managing confidential or sensitive informationDemonstrates respect for all individuals at all timesMust be able to perform successfully in a intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG’s values and culture

 

 

 



Who You'll Work With

Working as part of a team, provide high-level executive and general office support in a demanding, fast-paced professional services environment. The primary goals are to leverage the Partners’ time, support the broader team, and successfully serve BCG’s clients.



Additional info

You are good at: 

Providing high-level executive support for MDPs in a fast-paced and changing client service environment. You sweat the small stuff, have strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when under pressureAnticipating and coordinating point-to-point travel needs as necessary. You’re proactive, looking ahead at what needs to be done on all dimensionsMaintaining high levels of confidentialityBuilding effective working relationships with key stakeholders

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