Executive Assistant | McKinsey & Company – Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Mumbai
Job Description
Summary
McKinsey & Company is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership in our India offices. This role is ideal for professionals with 2–10 years of experience in executive support, travel coordination, and calendar management. You will manage complex schedules, global travel itineraries, and confidential administrative tasks, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. The position offers exposure to cross-functional teams, global operations, and high-level decision-making processes in a prestigious consulting environment.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Executive Assistant |
|---|---|
| Company | McKinsey & Company |
| Location | Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Mumbai |
| Department | Global Administration |
| Experience Required | 2–10 years relevant administrative experience |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree preferred |
| Key Skills/Tools | Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Travel planning, international scheduling, event coordination, multi-tasking |
| Shift/Work Mode | Full-time, On-site |
| Industry | Consulting |
Responsibilities
- Manage executive calendars, appointments, and daily schedules with discretion and accuracy.
- Plan and coordinate complex domestic and international travel itineraries.
- Organize major meetings, conferences, and events, including multi-time-zone coordination.
- Handle confidential documentation, timesheets, and expense reports promptly.
- Provide proactive support to ensure seamless daily operations for senior leadership.
- Serve as a backup for colleagues during absences to ensure continuity of work.
- Build strong working relationships internally and with client offices.
- Actively participate in team, office, and firm-wide events to support organizational initiatives.
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- 2–10 years of executive support or administrative experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong knowledge of travel arrangements, including air, train, hotel, car bookings, visas, and international credit cards.
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute high-profile meetings across multiple time zones and cultures.
- Professional phone and executive presence, with sound judgment and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Flexibility, patience, and a service-oriented approach to support colleagues and leadership.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting senior leadership in global consulting or professional services environments.
- Ability to anticipate needs, identify potential conflicts, and proactively adjust priorities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage for employees and dependents.
- Exposure to global operations, senior leadership, and strategic administrative functions.
- Opportunity to grow in a high-performance, collaborative, and learning-focused environment.
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Advance your career with McKinsey & Company as an Executive Assistant and play a key role in supporting senior leadership, managing complex operations, and driving efficiency across global teams.