Executive Assistant

Boston Consulting Group•San Diego, CA

31d•$80,000 - $89,333•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to support Managing Director & Partners (MDPs) in their San Diego office. This role is crucial for ensuring MDPs have the necessary support to serve clients and meet internal commitments. The EA will anticipate needs, manage complex schedules, handle end-to-end travel planning, and track time and expenses. BCG is a global management consulting firm with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and employee growth. The firm has been recognized for its positive work environment and commitment to employee development. This role offers significant growth opportunities within areas such as event planning, client relationship management, and administrative support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership and/or customer service experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting senior executives, strongly preferred
High customer service orientation – highly responsive, strong interpersonal and communication skills, wants to deliver great results at all times; obsessed with acts of service
Strong intellectual curiosity – a hunger and desire to always be learning, experiencing, and growing
Insightful – drives the business forward by connecting the dots
Organized – excellent at time and project management, has clear systems and composure to deal with multiple tasks at once and ensures everything gets done in a timely manner
Sweats the small stuff – strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when under pressure
Relationship-oriented – ability to develop effective working relationships with the Consulting Team, clients, and the wider Business Services Team (BST) to help build trust, open doors, and create opportunity
Team player – proactively seeks opportunities to help others; will go above and beyond in order to get the job done
Dedicated to our values – open and inclusive to all members of the team and support them as equals
Committed to improving the status quo – willing to ask questions or make suggestions
Good judgment – highly professional and diplomatic, knows when to ask for help or advice, is perceptive and practical
Trustworthy – able to handle confidential information
Flexibility – doesn't get frustrated by priorities changing; open to feedback, adjusts to different working styles; embraces new ways of working in a hybrid environment
Self-motivated – a "can-do" demeanor with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to take on an increasing level of responsibilities
Passion – hone your “superpower” and bring your true authentic self to work

Responsibilities

Manage case team logistics.
Manage complex schedules, including internal and external meetings.
Provide end-to-end ownership of travel planning.
Keep track of time and expenses.
Support administrative aspects of MDP 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.
Proactively support high leverage activities for MDPs, such as account planning, client relationship management, research, and preparation of client team materials.
Act as a thought partner and trusted advisor to MDPs, their teams, and others at BCG.
Keep MDPs informed of critical information.
Guide MDPs on the optimal use of their time.
Take initiative to bring important items to the forefront for MDPs.
Perform other duties as assigned or required, including some personal support.
Actively participate in office life and collaborate across functions.
Serve as role models to more junior members of the Admin team.

Benefits

Total compensation includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market-leading benefits package.
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually
Option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
Paid Parental Leave
Family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year
Annual office closure between Christmas and New Years
15 vacation days per year
Paid sick time on an as needed basis