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Egon Zehnder
Egon Zehnder
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
Skilled Worker Visa SponsorConsultingProfessional servicesRecruitment
Egon Zehnder is a global leadership advisory and executive search firm serving organizations, CEOs, executives, boards, and institutional leaders. Its work spans CEO and board succession, leadership assessment and development, governance, executive coaching, cultural transformation, and tailored talent searches. A network of consultants works across countries to help corporate clients and boards address complex leadership and organizational challenges. The firm’s hiring context reflects its focus on consulting, recruitment, and professional services.
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Executive Assistant, Boston (Hybrid)

Support consultants at Egon Zehnder, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Coordinate confidential client engagements, complex calendars, travel, deliverables, and business development materials.

USUnited StatesMAMassachusetts
$85,000 – $90,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredExecutive Assistant

Description

  • Support one or more consultants across all phases of client engagements.
  • Plan, execute, and close projects within demanding deadlines.
  • Anticipate scope changes, identify emerging issues, and develop contingency plans.
  • Schedule candidate, client, business development, assignment, internal, and video-conference meetings.
  • Prepare consultants for meetings and presentations with documents, materials, reminders, and travel-time details.
  • Manage complex calendars and prioritize meetings and calls.
  • Attend meetings and capture notes when needed.
  • Coordinate complex travel arrangements, itineraries, agendas, and related documentation.
  • Process expense reimbursements for consultants and candidates.
  • Draft, prepare, and edit confidential correspondence.
  • Provide telephone, visitor, event-planning, reception, and ad hoc administrative support.
  • Keep global database records accurate across clients, candidates, internal contacts, documents, notes, emails, and appointments.
  • Support office operations and help other Executive Assistants manage overflow work.
  • Act as the client and candidate liaison and primary contact for key logistics.
  • Communicate on behalf of consultants with clients, candidates, and internal teams.
  • Address client needs during consultant absences.
  • Coordinate with consultants and research stakeholders to meet deadlines and support client and candidate needs.
  • Deliver high-quality client and candidate materials within assigned timeframes.
  • Balance competing priorities and complete time-sensitive projects.
  • Support accounting with billing, client invoicing, and receivables.
  • Develop relationships with senior executive candidates involved in confidential assignments.
  • Design and manage processes that support the consultant’s business development strategy.
  • Collaborate on marketing presentations and materials, and finalize content for pitches and events.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • At least five years of experience in an administrative role.
  • Experience in professional services, financial services, or executive search is preferred.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects against defined deadlines.
  • Strong time management, pattern recognition, prioritization, attention to detail, and judgment.
  • Comfort working in ambiguous situations and under pressure.
  • Practical problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
  • High motivation, a strong work ethic, confidence, and the ability to respond effectively in the moment.
  • Exceptional verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage professionally with executive stakeholders and colleagues.
  • Collaborative approach with a record of strengthening both team and individual performance.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company matching and an additional discretionary employer contribution
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and volunteer days
  • Paid holidays, including a week off between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Paid overtime
  • Discretionary bonus

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