Administrative Assistant

About Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Established in 1963 as the original business strategy pioneer, Boston Consulting Group collaborates with leaders across industries and society to address significant challenges and seize major opportunities. BCG helps clients achieve comprehensive transformation by inspiring complex change, fostering growth, building competitive advantages, and driving impactful financial results. The organization combines digital and human expertise globally through diverse teams that bring deep industry and functional knowledge along with varied perspectives. BCG utilizes advanced management consulting, technology, design, corporate and digital ventures, and a strong sense of business purpose within a uniquely collaborative model across all firm levels and client locations.

Role Overview

As an Administrative Assistant at BCG, you will be responsible for supporting multiple senior stakeholders located worldwide across APAC, Europe, and the US. This role is critical to the team’s success, demanding initiative, proactivity, and handling confidential information with the highest discretion. The primary objective is to manage demanding schedules effectively, freeing stakeholders to focus on high-value tasks. Collaboration with other Administrative Assistants globally and occasional backup duties for other support personnel will be part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex and demanding schedules for senior stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Exercise initiative and operate proactively to anticipate and meet stakeholder needs.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with strict discretion.
• Collaborate as a member of a global administrative team and provide backup support when needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a graduate degree.
• Bring over four years of professional experience in sectors such as professional services, hospitality, or multinational companies; administrative experience is favorable.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong interpersonal abilities with capability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills, capable of prioritizing tasks and ensuring attention to detail with persistence.
• Project a positive professional image adhering to high ethical standards and professional conduct.
• Team-oriented, highly motivated, energetic, resourceful, and personable.
• Customer service focused, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure.
• Exhibit responsibility and ownership for tasks and deadlines.
• Known for reliability, punctuality, and flexibility.
• Demonstrate forward-thinking by anticipating needs and contributing added value.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in concise formats.
• Efficient time management skills.

Additional Information

• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding, and service-oriented environment.
• Flexibility in applying rules and guidelines to support business objectives aligned with BCG's values and culture.
• Competence in navigating complex matrix organizational structures and reporting relationships.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Compliance

Boston Consulting Group is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. BCG considers all qualified applicants and complies with relevant laws including those related to criminal history considerations. The company participates in the E-Verify employment eligibility verification program.