Executive Assistant

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

You will be part of a dynamic and energetic Assistants Team based in the Amsterdam office. As an Executive Assistant, you will proactively manage your Partners’ calendars and travel arrangements, provide broad administrative support, manage incoming communications, and prioritize emails to help organize and leverage time effectively. You will also drive ad hoc tasks of various sizes and complexity.

You will work closely with two of our Senior Partners, providing dedicated support, proactively organizing and managing their complex workday, and creating close meaningful external relations. You will be in daily contact with national and international colleagues and clients, as well as planning internal and external events.

You will build effective and collaborative relationships with the ecosystem of your supported colleagues (e.g., leadership, relevant internal/external groups) and leverage these to deliver on your daily tasks. You will serve as a liaison/representative to your supported colleagues’ clients, client assistants, internal colleagues, other assistants, and departments. You will actively participate in local and firm-wide initiatives as well as in team meetings and training sessions.

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

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 1 year of previous administrative experience
• Willingness to work in the office four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day a week
• Outstanding organization skills; detail-oriented; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive mindset
• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven international environment
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and Dutch with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels

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.

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.