What You'll Do • Duties include scheduling of appointments, maintenance of calendars, preparation of external/internal correspondence, telephone and visitor screening, complex domestic and global travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, coordination of meetings and receptions, preparation of presentation materials, rigorous note taking, and maintenance/filing of documents. • Manages all correspondence and communication that comes into the Executive's office, apprises Executive on nature/priority of each item, and coordinates responses. At times will make independent decisions regarding scheduling, distribution of calls and e-mails, etc. • Anticipates potential problems that could impact the Executive and coordinates solutions. • Applies substantial knowledge in the coordination of sensitive reports and analysis (e.g. budgets, board materials, and highly confidential correspondence).
• Handles matters proactively and expeditiously and follows-through on projects to successful completion.
• Expected to provide continuous support in tandem with the Executive's daily schedule and obligations. • Assist with coordination and tracking for key corporate initiatives, projects, and events.
• Provide back-up support for other Executives.
How You'll Grow This position will have regular contact with, and at times, represent the C-Suite Level Executives to FTI's Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and other Senior Leaders of FTI, along with industry and government officials, analysts, senior management in other firms, and important clients. For this reason, it is essential that they be collaborative but also have a confident, can-do attitude. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree • Minimum of 5 years of executive level or senior management support PREFERRED SKILLS: • Proven ability to work independently and make sound judgments on a day-to-day basis regarding assigned and ad hoc duties with very limited or absence of direction from the Executive. • Ability to discern and communicate with the highest level of tact and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing to members of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, other senior leaders of FTI, industry and government officials, analysts, FTI clients and all levels of the organization. • Ability to partner with the Executive to understand nuances, appropriate protocol and specific preferences of the Executive, and execute on the level of support required/expected.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal instruction.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to persuade and build consensus and cooperation.
• Ability to work under time constraints and be available as needed - flexible schedule.
• Top level detail, organizational, and analytical skills required as the nature of the Executive's position leaves little room for error. • Ability to handle the highest level of confidential issues with the utmost sensitivity. • Experience supporting C-Level Executives and/or Senior Management within consulting/professional services, financial services or a law firm. • Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) • Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to anticipate what is needed for meetings, calls, travel, etc. and act proactively.
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salary and bonus plans
- Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
- Full package of benefits plans
- Company matched 401K
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Potential for flexible working arrangements
- Free snacks and drinks
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
- Pet insurance
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 5,000 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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