Assistant (Executive, Team or Relief Assistant) - German Speaker

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We’re in search of individuals who bring strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, thriving in a team-oriented and inclusive environment. Emotional intelligence is a key quality we deeply value. 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, client support, 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.

What you will do:

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. Finally, as a relief executive assistant, you will provide backup cover for absent assistants & support 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.

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years of experience, preferably in a customer service, client support, or related field
• Strong email and calendaring skills
• Solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications; Outlook proficiency preferred
• 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
• Outstanding customer orientation and ability to professionally handle confidential and/or sensitive information
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences across regions and teams
• Ability to establish and strengthen relationships with colleagues, clients, and external vendors across the globe
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and German (C1 level – CEFR or equivalent)

For more information about our company, as well as our firm culture and benefits, please visit our firm profile.