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Executive Assistant, Private Equity Performance Improvement Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M. The Team A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we serve are upper middle market in the $50 million to over $1 billion plus range. We bring a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. We provide private equity buyers with a broad continuum of knowledge and tools for mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures and alliances. How you will contribute The Executive Assistant is an internal role within the PEPI practice, reporting to the Operations Director. PEPI is a growing business targeting high growth in the next two to five years. The successful candidate will be a dedicated, people and solutions-oriented problem solver charged with end-to-end administrative initiatives. Our EAs are viewed as strategic partners who enable our teams to deliver gold standard work to our clients. In addition to providing administrative leadership for the PEPI practice, the EA will also be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing special projects and events. The candidate should be motivated, resourceful, organized, poised, and able to operate independently with strong attention to detail. Responsibilities: Support designated Managing Directors in the following capacity: Manage and coordinate Managing Directors' calendars efficiently through Outlook. Handle travel arrangements from planning to booking flights, hotels, and ground transportation. Prepare and submit expense reports for Managing Directors using Concur, ensuring timely reconciliation of corporate credit card transactions. Work closely with the staff to keep the team well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up as appropriate. Accurately record Managing Directors' hours in Agresso to support effective financial tracking and resource management. Prepare and submit conflict memos and request project codes to facilitate engagement tracking and compliance. Review and process vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors. Assist with client invoice and allocation processes. Update Pipeline with current information as requested by Managing Directors or others on the respective team. Help plan, coordinate, and attend mid-year, year-end, and other internal or client-facing events as needed. Assist with department and operational activities/projects as needed and perform other work-related duties as assigned. Assist in the preparation of PPT decks and marketing materials for proposals; to include working across relationship management and marketing to obtain relevant materials. Support event planning along with travel 1-3 times per year Support recruitment function (as needed) including candidate interview scheduling and coordination. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years' experience as an Executive Assistant or in Business Operations, preferably within consulting or professional services. Bachelor's Degree preferred in relevant field of study or equivalent experience (Degree in business-related field a plus). Highly proficient in computer and calendaring skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, & SharePoint. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively support multiple executives with diverse working styles. Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity, thoroughness, follow-through, and confidentiality Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Strong project management and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines and working efficiently under pressure Demonstrated flexibility and a proactive approach to acquiring new knowledge and tackling changing priorities Flexible to work additional hours as required. Your journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals. Benefits Summary Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs. The salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details. #LI-CP1 Inclusive Diversity A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way. Equal Opportunity Employer It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here. Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.