Executive Assistant

Who You'll Work With

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
  
  

Your Impact

As an assistant, you will play a critical role in enabling the success of our leaders, including partners, by providing exceptional administrative support in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Your contributions will directly support our firm’s mission to create lasting, positive change with our clients.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted collaborator to colleagues, managing complex calendars, coordinating travel, and facilitating communication with clients and internal teams. Success at McKinsey is built on collaboration, partnership, and a shared commitment to excellence. It means working together to overcome challenges, taking ownership of your work, and consistently delivering high-quality results.

You will be part of a collaborative Global Administrationteam based in Bengaluru, Chennai and Gurugram, benefiting from in-person learning and camaraderie while supporting colleagues virtually across regions.

You will build long-term relationships with executive-level colleagues, learning their preferences and providing tailored support to help them succeed.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• University degree or equivalent qualification preferred
• 2+ years of experience in roles involving complex calendar management, travel coordination, and scheduling across time zones
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, and generative AI for scheduling, communication, and task management, with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and systems
• Ability to handle high-volume email correspondence, draft professional responses, and manage follow-ups with discretion
• Strong customer service orientation, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and discretion in building trust-based relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset, working effectively across teams, regions, and levels of seniority to ensure seamless communication and coordination
• Self-motivated and driven, taking ownership of tasks and seeking opportunities to add value and improve processes
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize demands effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational excellence, ensuring accuracy and structure in all tasks
• Professional presence and polished communication skills, representing senior leaders with confidence, discretion, and tact
• Advanced proficiency in English (C1 level – CEFR or equivalent) for verbal and written communication
• Willingness to work in a hybrid setup, with increased in-office presence during onboarding