Executive Assistant

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We’re BCG Digital Ventures. Welcome.

We are an ever-growing global team of the world’s most remarkable entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, venture architects, product experts and investors. Our ventures create a strategic advantage for the most important global companies. Our mission is to invent, launch, scale and invest in game-changing businesses with the world’s most influential corporations.

Adventure awaits you…

Build innovative businesses from the ground up

We are shaping the next generation of startups, and we’re looking for the brightest minds in the business to help us. Our world-class, multidisciplinary team will challenge you to push the boundaries of the industry. If you have the passion, tenacity, and curiosity to build innovative businesses from the ground up, we invite you to join our mission.

Operations at BCGDV

Our Operations team is the internal force that drives our business forward. It’s where organizational insight meets operational excellence. From Human Resources and Information Technology to Marketing and Finance, they are a dedicated group of one-of-a-kind problem-solvers with a deep commitment to world-class business services.

The Executive Assistant will be working as part of a flexible team, provide high-level executive and general office support in a demanding, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The primary goals are to leverage the executives’ time, support the broader team, and successfully serve BCG’s clients.

In Your Role As An Executive Assistant You Will

  • Activities may vary depending on the individuals supported and the existing workload, and support assignments may change at any time. The duties described below make up a typical, but not necessarily complete, list:
  • Provide high-level executive support for assigned Managing Directors and Directors:
  • Manage complex calendars with an understanding of business priorities
  • Arrange client, case team, and other meetings
  • Anticipate and coordinate executives’ point-to-point travel needs
  • Handle and direct inbound phone calls
  • Draft and archive correspondence
  • Conduct research and gather information from public sources across multiple industries; synthesize and package results
  • Prepare and submit partners’ time and expense reports
  • Maintain executives’ files
  • Provide backup support to other executives on a regular basis
  • Support committee and practice area administrative needs
  • Other activities as required
  • Provide general administrative support:
  • Prepare slides, proposals, and other documents, including proofreading, editing, copying and binding when required
  • Arrange for courier services
  • Provide Receptionist and Office Services Assistant backup as needed
  • Other projects as assigned
  • Contribute to the Centre's culture

Successful Executive Assistants At BCGDV Possess

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred or five years’ related experience, with at least two to three years’ experience supporting individuals at the executive level strongly preferred
  • Must be proficient in Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007
  • Overtime may be required

Additional Desired Competencies

  • Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; perform tasks with high degree of accuracy and efficiency
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, to take initiative and to overcome obstacles
  • Ability to successfully manage competing priorities, keeping constant sight of the overall objectives
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
  • High degree of maturity and professionalism at all times
  • High degree of flexibility in a demanding, fast-paced and frequently changing environment
  • Strong service orientation in responding to customer needs
  • Ability to exercise judgment in managing confidential or sensitive information
  • Demonstrates respect for all individuals at all times
  • Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG’s values and culture
  • Experience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization
  • Willing to go the extra mile

To learn more, visit us at BCGDV.com.

Interested applicants may apply through the careers section of the website at https://www.bcgdv.com/. Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws