Executive Assistant

Boston Consulting Group•Houston, TX

7d•$72,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Assistant supports Managing Directors & Partners (MDPs) in a fast-paced consulting environment, helping them serve clients and meet internal commitments. The role anticipates needs, prevents issues, manages complex calendars and meetings, coordinates case team logistics, owns end-to-end travel planning, and processes time and expenses. It also supports MDP internal commitments, client relationships, account planning, research, and preparation of client materials, while serving as a proactive partner and trusted advisor. The role begins with a 30-day in-office onboarding period and then follows a hybrid model, with an expectation of working in the office 3 to 5 days per week. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and is intended for someone who thrives in a collaborative office environment. The Executive Assistant works within a close-knit administrative team, reports to the Administrative Services Manager, and collaborates with MDPs, clients, other assistants, and Business Services Team members. Responsibilities may include some personal support and other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and/or customer service experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment supporting senior executives is strongly preferred.
Strong customer-service orientation, responsiveness, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn and grow.
Ability to connect information and drive the business forward.
Strong organization, time management, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly under pressure.
Ability to build effective working relationships with consulting teams, clients, and the wider Business Services Team.
Collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to go above and beyond to support others.
Professionalism, diplomacy, sound judgment, and practical decision-making; knows when to seek guidance.
Trustworthiness and ability to handle confidential information.
Flexibility in response to changing priorities, feedback, different working styles, and hybrid work.
Self-motivation, initiative, and willingness to take on increasing responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated leadership and/or customer service experience.
At least 3 years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Own and drive calendar management and complex meeting scheduling for supported MDPs.
Coordinate end-to-end travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, directions, commuting time, and ground transportation.
Process timesheets and expenses promptly.
Support MDPs’ internal commitments, including practice-area activities, leadership committees, and recruiting.
Build effective working relationships with MDPs, clients and their assistants, EA and AA peers, and BST peers and internal resources.
Lead case team logistics, collaborate with peers, and provide backup support to other assistant team members.
Assist with account planning and client relationship management.
Conduct research and gather information.
Assist in creating and preparing client team materials, including slides, proposals, and onboarding decks; proofread and copy or bind materials.
Act as a thought partner and trusted advisor to MDPs, their teams, and others at BCG.
Keep MDPs informed of critical information and help guide decisions about how they use their time.
Take initiative to move pending matters forward for MDPs.
Perform other duties as assigned or required, including some personal support.

Benefits

Annual discretionary performance bonus of up to 12%.
Retirement contribution beginning at 5% and increasing to 10% after two years.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members, with no premiums for employees, spouses, and children.
Low copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and generic prescriptions.
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
Vision coverage for glasses and contact lenses.
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
Fully vested annual profit-sharing retirement contributions, whether or not the employee contributes.
Option to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan.
Paid parental leave and family benefits, including elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
Paid time off, including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, and 15 vacation days per year.
Paid sick time on an as-needed basis.