Executive Assistant / Senior Executive Assistant in London

How You Will Contribute

• Strategic Support: Partner with the Managing Directors to optimize their schedules and workflow. Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel for Managing Directors/Senior Directors. Proactively anticipate needs and provide solutions before they arise. Manage complex projects and initiatives with independence and initiative. Prepare confidential reports and presentations. Act as the point of contact for clients and visitors. Support onboarding and offboarding processes. Proactively manage Senior team expenses. Maintain Managing Director timesheet data on Agresso.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and cultivate strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders. Manage high‑level client communication and visits. Organize and participate in business development activities. Develop and implement strategies to enhance client satisfaction.
• Advanced Operations: Proactively identify and address challenges, implementing innovative solutions to streamline systems and procedures. Manage budgets and expenditures for the SBU. Oversee vendor contracts and procurement.
• Mentorship & Training: Train and mentor junior staff on office/SBU procedures and best practices. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Proven track record of exceeding expectations and driving results.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact and communicate with team members, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in advanced computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Salesforce.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Must be organised, detail‑oriented and able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment, constantly prioritising and reassessing tasks.
• Must be proactive and use critical thinking to solve problems.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented with a positive can do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Experience working with senior clients.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information at maximum discretion.
• Experienced in arranging complex travel arrangements and event coordination.

Your journey at A&M: We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritise an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritise your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favourite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

Inclusive Diversity: A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer: It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.