Oliver Wyman - Executive Assistant - Chicago
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA), Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Company: Oliver Wyman
At Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, we bring deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments.
As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X
Job Overview This role offers Executive Assistant (EA) support to a Managing Partner for the Health and Life Sciences Practice. The selected candidate will be an integral member of the team, fostering collaboration and synergy among key stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and effective communication.
This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per week in our office. There is no option to be fully remote.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule high volume of meetings with senior‑level executives and clients in a global setting across multiple time‑zones
Act as representative of Partners and Financial Services practice when corresponding with clients and senior‑level executives
Prepare and edit documents for Partners and FS team
Manage administrative activities such as arranging complex domestic and international travel and accommodations, preparing and processing expense reports, arranging visas, and coordinating logistics and catering for internal meetings
Coordinate practice meetings and off‑sites and related administrative needs such as meeting scheduling, logistical planning, preparing and circulating documents, taking meeting notes, capturing and chasing action items
Handle event planning as needed for dinners, town‑hall meetings, and social events by selecting venue/vendor, preparing the budget, and managing logistics either personally or through off‑site liaisons
Assist with administrative projects as necessary
Provide coverage and back‑up support to other Executive Assistants supporting C‑Level executives
Act as central figure and participant in the FS practice to help share information across the team and keep the team connected
Experience Required
At least five years of experience working in an executive assistant role at the senior executive level
Experience in a management consulting firm or similar industry is preferred, but not required
Experience with project coordination and capability to handle initiatives from end to end effectively
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Expert knowledge of Outlook
Strong knowledge of Salesforce, ability to create custom reports and slides
Skills and Attributes
Problem solver – able to work with other teams and staff members effectively to reach a viable solution and goal
Strong service focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff through securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standards
Excellent communicator and negotiator – able to deal effectively with people at all levels across a multicultural environment
Maturity, poise and judgment
Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality
Ability to think strategically and contribute to development of departmental model
One who takes constructive feedback in stride and incorporates feedback quickly
Ability to manage a heavy work volume and meet deadlines in an extremely fast‑paced environment
Ability to undertake projects and produce quality and timely results
Self‑starter, strong initiative, confidence and ability to work with little guidance
Collaborative team player
Positive attitude, sense of fun, collegial and friendly
Ability to juggle several tasks at once, to prioritize and manage own time – not a clock watcher or someone who is unwilling to step outside the job description
Methodical, organized and excellent attention to detail
Flexible attitude; embraces change, hard‑working, cost conscious and results driven
Committed to the company and contributing to its life and culture
The applicable base salary range for this role is $63,000 to $105,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office‑based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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At Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, we bring deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments.
As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X
Job Overview This role offers Executive Assistant (EA) support to a Managing Partner for the Health and Life Sciences Practice. The selected candidate will be an integral member of the team, fostering collaboration and synergy among key stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and effective communication.
This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days per week in our office. There is no option to be fully remote.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule high volume of meetings with senior‑level executives and clients in a global setting across multiple time‑zones
Act as representative of Partners and Financial Services practice when corresponding with clients and senior‑level executives
Prepare and edit documents for Partners and FS team
Manage administrative activities such as arranging complex domestic and international travel and accommodations, preparing and processing expense reports, arranging visas, and coordinating logistics and catering for internal meetings
Coordinate practice meetings and off‑sites and related administrative needs such as meeting scheduling, logistical planning, preparing and circulating documents, taking meeting notes, capturing and chasing action items
Handle event planning as needed for dinners, town‑hall meetings, and social events by selecting venue/vendor, preparing the budget, and managing logistics either personally or through off‑site liaisons
Assist with administrative projects as necessary
Provide coverage and back‑up support to other Executive Assistants supporting C‑Level executives
Act as central figure and participant in the FS practice to help share information across the team and keep the team connected
Experience Required
At least five years of experience working in an executive assistant role at the senior executive level
Experience in a management consulting firm or similar industry is preferred, but not required
Experience with project coordination and capability to handle initiatives from end to end effectively
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Expert knowledge of Outlook
Strong knowledge of Salesforce, ability to create custom reports and slides
Skills and Attributes
Problem solver – able to work with other teams and staff members effectively to reach a viable solution and goal
Strong service focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff through securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standards
Excellent communicator and negotiator – able to deal effectively with people at all levels across a multicultural environment
Maturity, poise and judgment
Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality
Ability to think strategically and contribute to development of departmental model
One who takes constructive feedback in stride and incorporates feedback quickly
Ability to manage a heavy work volume and meet deadlines in an extremely fast‑paced environment
Ability to undertake projects and produce quality and timely results
Self‑starter, strong initiative, confidence and ability to work with little guidance
Collaborative team player
Positive attitude, sense of fun, collegial and friendly
Ability to juggle several tasks at once, to prioritize and manage own time – not a clock watcher or someone who is unwilling to step outside the job description
Methodical, organized and excellent attention to detail
Flexible attitude; embraces change, hard‑working, cost conscious and results driven
Committed to the company and contributing to its life and culture
The applicable base salary range for this role is $63,000 to $105,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office‑based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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