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Global Administration

Assistant (Team or Relief Assistant) with Korean

Job ID: 93559
  • Manila


Are you driven by the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and work alongside top leaders? Do you want to be part of a team that delivers outcomes that others simply can’t? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Who You'll Work With

You will be an integral part of our Global Administration team, based in our McKinsey Global Services office in Manila. This team excels in providing exceptional administrative, organizational, and logistical support, enabling our colleagues and the firm to operate efficiently and fulfill our mission of creating positive, enduring change in the world. 
You will collaborate with consultants, firm leaders, external clients, and vendors, based in other offices, while working closely with your team of executive assistants onsite. A career at McKinsey is a journey of growth. As part of our local community in Manila, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic culture that accelerates your development. Working from the office, we’re constantly teaching and learning from each other, every day. We’re committed to creating an environment for you to unleash your potential, helping you grow into a better colleague and to succeed in your role. 

Your impact within our firm

You will provide dedicated administrative support to several executive-level colleagues based in our Seoul office, maintaining a customer-focused approach and demonstrating the highest standards of customer service.  
You will organize their busy workdays, ensure smooth progress of their projects, communicate on their behalf with our clients, and effectively solve problems by collaborating with others. This involves developing close working relationships to fully understand the priorities and working preferences of supported colleagues, aligning on a cooperative operating model, and anticipating and proactively addressing their needs. 
Your responsibilities will include managing complex calendars, coordinating international travel, and facilitating communication with clients and internal teams. You will employ advanced communication skills to negotiate, persuade, and navigate complex situations, developing solutions to often ambiguous scenarios and managing them end-to-end by applying a high level of ownership, practical judgment, and resourcefulness. Your adaptability and resilience will be crucial in navigating the fast-paced and dynamic nature of our work, often under tight deadlines. 
At McKinsey, we have three different assistant roles: executive, team, and relief. As an executive assistant, you will provide long-term support for several executive-level colleagues, learning their preferences and developing close working relationships. As a team assistant, you will support client service teams for the duration of their client engagements from one to 12+ months, coordinating their working style and managing multiple schedules. And as a relief executive assistant, you will provide backup cover for absent assistants, supporting consultants for a short period of time, which gives you the opportunity to expand your network quickly and gain exposure to different regions, industries, and functions in which McKinsey operates. During the recruiting process, we’ll work together with you to align your skills and experience with one of these positions.
We’re seeking professionals with an attention to detail and ability to problem solve in a collaborative and inclusive team environment. We place a high value on emotional intelligence. Your ability to engage and respond appropriately will be critical in maintaining relationships with executive-level colleagues. This role is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in customer service, corporate administration, tourism, hospitality, aviation or those currently in assistant roles who want to further develop their knowledge and ability. We offer extensive training to help you deepen your skills and grow your expertise.
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As a people-first firm, we offer a competitive salary, plus an exceptional benefits package that includes:
Physical and mental well-being
  • Healthcare coverage for you including medical, dental, mental health, and vision
  • Life and business travel accident insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Additional paid time off to volunteer and support charitable causes
Financial well-being
  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • Fully paid leave for new parents
  • Learning & development
Comprehensive onboarding to your new role
  • Learning programs (including unlimited access to e-learning courses), coaching/mentorship opportunities, and feedback culture
  • Professional development opportunities for career growth across our firm
Perks
  • Modern office space with free snacks and beverages
  • Competitive rewards and recognition
Supportive community
  • International, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment with office- and firm-wide initiatives and communities
  • Well-being initiatives and connectivity events

Your qualifications and skills

  • Ability to fluently communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, as well as Korean language proficiency (advanced level)
  • Preferably, 2+ years of professional experience 
  • Ability to attend required in-person meetings as directed by a manager  
  • Strong email and calendaring skills. Solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications; Outlook proficiency preferred
  • Outstanding customer orientation and ability to professionally handle confidential and/or sensitive information
  • Excellent administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (including prioritization skills, flexibility toward change, sense of urgency, and dealing with ambiguity)
  • Strong attention to detail, can-do attitude, and ownership mindset
  • Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences across regions and teams
  • Ability to establish and strengthen relationships with colleagues, customers, and external vendors across the globe

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Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - TARC - Team Assistant
Function - Firm Administration
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Nov 26 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LinkedIn Posting City - Manila
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Philippines
LinkedIn Job Title - Assistant (Team or Relief Assistant) with Korean
LinkedIn Function - Administrative
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate