Senior Executive Assistant

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, New York, New York
Sep 10, 2025
Global Administration Senior Executive Assistant Job ID: 100891 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact As a Senior Executive Assistant, you are responsible for end-to-end administrative support of various complexities, focused on providing creative and timely assistance to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and well-being of the supported Colleagues while also being aware of the priorities of a broader stakeholder group, e.g. CSTs /function/practice. You will contribute to their success and enhanced Client experience by making judgement calls around conflicting priorities, translating needs into relevant actions and proactively flagging issues and suggesting solutions. You will manage calendar and travel proactively, initiate problem solving and provide thought partnership to supported colleagues by building on an understanding of priorities and ability to translate them into relevant actions across multiple impact areas. You will build effective and lasting relationships within the ecosystem of the supported colleague, e.g. leadership and relevant internal and external peer groups and leveraging these to deliver on daily tasks. You will consistently produce well-organized, accurate deliverables; monitor your supported Colleague's inbox when necessary; and have end-to-end responsibility for a process and/or project, typically in scope of the role. You will prioritize your own tasks without guidance and adapt new ways of working to drive efficiencies. Additionally, you will coordinate/lead activities of a small team of peers or more less experienced colleagues if needed. Your responsibilities may include tasks related to accounting and expense administration and reconciliation, hours utilization and reporting, and familiarity with financial administration from processing expenses to scanning WIPs. You will contribute to and shape a vibrant and collaborative community, e.g. coach, mentor and onboard junior colleagues and peers, actively participate in local and firm-wide initiatives. You will also collaborate with other Assistants and TL/Manager to provide backup coverage, and optimally use the available tools, swiftly adopting new tech/solutions. You will contribute to continual improvement in use of tools by championing these within the community and providing feedback to colleagues responsible, etc. Your role may also include tasks related to coordinating other set-up specific areas: e.g. office administration, recruiting, document management, cell admin support, vendor management, event planning, ad hoc support for data and contact management, support for people processes, planning and execution of major projects, etc. Your Growth 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. 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 qualifications and skills 8+ years supporting senior level executives Client oriented; emerging leadership mindset Comfortable with ambiguity and change, exhibiting agility, flexibility and adaptability Proactive and confident in taking initiative Critical thinking and strong problem solving skills Demonstrated sound judgement in difficult situations, comfortable making decisions Effective workload planning and task execution; high level of attention to detail Independence and ownership of tasks, ability to work autonomously Openness to new solutions and emerging innovative mindset Relationship building; team player mentality; drive to develop self and others Demonstrating McKinsey values as a role model to the community Very strong written and verbal communication across audiences Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $98,200 - $122,800 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - N/A Job Skill Code - SAOA - Senior Executive Assistant Function - Firm Administration Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Aug 26 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - New York LinkedIn Posting State/Province - New York LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Executive Assistant LinkedIn Function - Administrative LinkedIn Industry - Events Services;Human Resources;Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate