Principal Assistant

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

Principal Support

- Proactively manage and coordinate daily schedules across several time zones and ensure Principal is fully briefed and organised
- Proactively manage and coordinate travel and related logistics including Visa and Passports to the best efficiencies and in accordance with BCG policy.
- Schedule client, case team and administrative meetings, as required , book relevant telephone/ videoconferences (local and international), and associated logistics .
- Support Principals commercial agenda, understand case & client requirements
- Serve as a vital point of contact for case teams with regards to Principal's calendar and Logistics
- Manage requirements and provide administrative support as directed by Principal
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients
- Keep a 12-month forward plan of travel commitments

Supporting Principals Cases

- Serve as a vital point of contact for case teams with regards to Principal's calendar and Logistics
- Manage requirements and provide administrative support as directed by Principal
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients
- Assist with minor visual edits to slides if directed by Principal
- Complete ad hoc case team administrative duties

General Administration

- Filter correspondence and telephone calls
- Maintain appropriate electronic filing systems and client databases
- Submit and reconcile timesheets and expenses
- Complete ad hoc administrative duties, including support to some PL lead case teams if required .

Continuous Improvement

- Streamline administration work to achieve the best efficiencies
- Be proactive and solutions focused
- Participate in internal committees and contribute to office efficiencies by providing backup support where appropriate
- Provide inspiration and knowledge share across the Operations cohort

Back up to Executive Assistants

- Provide backup support for EAs when they are on leav e

What You'll Bring

- Prior experience as a Team Assistant supporting several busy senior executives (professional services experience is preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership and/or customer service experience. You’re highly responsive with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time and project management skills. You have clear systems and composure to deal with multiple tasks at once
- Organisational skills to assist with all the behind-the-scenes magic while providing creative solutions, driving our high-level customer service, and positively impacting our client work
- A strong intellectual curiosity. You’re a creative thinker, interested in the bigger picture
- Adaptability and flexibility. You will thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment bringing open-mindedness and positivity to challenges

Additional info

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