Your Growth
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You will be part of our Global Administration team, passionate about delivering exceptional administrative, organizational, and logistical support to enable our colleagues and firm to operate efficiently and fulfill its purpose.
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Based in our McKinsey Global Services office in Lisbon, you will work with consultants, function leaders, external vendors, peer assistants, and other colleagues across the globe on tasks with international reach.
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Supporting managers and partners worldwide, you will collaborate with your team of assistants onsite in Lisbon, working in a hybrid model.
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Your Impact
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You'll build meaningful relationships with your teammates and colleagues who depend on your administrative support, applying your multitasking, organizational, and decision-making skills to fulfill critical requests.
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We have three assistant roles: executive, team, and relief.
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Assistant Roles
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As an Executive Assistant, you will provide long-term support for several executive-level colleagues, learning their preferences and developing close working relationships.
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As a Team Assistant, you will support client service teams during client engagements, coordinating their working style and managing multiple schedules.
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And as a Relief Executive Assistant, you will provide backup cover for absent assistants, supporting consultants for a short period of time.
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During the recruiting process, we'll work together with you to align your skills and experience with one of these positions.
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Candidates from various backgrounds are successful in this role. We're interested in your potential, attention to detail, and ability to problem solve in a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
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With extensive training, this is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to start their careers, change industries or career paths, or further grow and develop as professionals.
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We offer a competitive salary, plus an exceptional benefits package that includes:
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Benefits
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* Private medical insurance at no cost covering medical, dental, vision, and mental healthcare
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* Fully paid sick days (when documented)
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* Mental health support
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* Variety of wellbeing, connectivity, and volunteering initiatives
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* Extensive professional development, coaching, and mentorship opportunities
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* A diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment with office- and firm-wide initiatives and communities
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* An office in a convenient location with many public transport options and attractive surrounding areas
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* More
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This position requires a 50/50 hybrid work setup – split evenly between remote and in-office presence.
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Your Qualifications and Skills
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English (C1 level – CEFR or equivalent)
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4+ years of experience, preferably in a customer service, client support, or related field
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Strong email and calendaring skills
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Solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications; Outlook proficiency preferred
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Excellent administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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Strong attention to detail, can-do attitude, and ownership mindset
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Outstanding customer orientation and ability to professionally handle confidential and/or sensitive information
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Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences across regions and teams
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Ability to establish and strengthen relationships with colleagues, clients, and external vendors across the globe