Oliver Wyman - Executive Assistant - NY

Executive Assistant

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Over 7,000 professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman's thought leadership is evident in our agenda-setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1,000 companies.

The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman advises clients across a broad spectrum of risk management issues. We are a rapidly growing group with offices expanding across the globe. Our actuaries hold the highest professional qualifications and are nationally recognized as experts in their field(s). We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist clients in evaluating and addressing risk. Our solutions help clients manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events. We bring a combination of broad-based expertise with specialized knowledge of specific risks, allowing us to provide independent, objective advice in the three primary areas of risk : healthcare, life and annuity, and property and casual.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development :

• Build relationships with clients and client EAs
• Understand the business goals and objectives of each supported Partner and help to push them forward proactively
• Maintain and update current list of contacts and business activities in CRM database
• Track and maintain sales activity / pipeline with each Partner
• Proactively spot clients that haven't been called upon and / or who need follow up
• Execute requested follow-up calls for client mailings
• Assist the Marketing Department with the co-ordination of customized mailings
• Prepare letters, proposals and other documents using Oliver Wyman formatting styles

Calendaring :

Travel Arrangement :

Daily Administration :

Timesheet and Expense Reporting :

Team Support :

Experience Required

Bachelor's degree preferred

At least 3 years' experience at working in an administrative or customer service position

Experience in financial services, management consultancy and / or a professional services environment a plus

Skills and Attributes

Problem solver able to work with other teams and staff members effectively to reach a viable solution and goal

Strong service focus dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff through securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standards

Excellent communicator and negotiator able to deal effectively with people at all levels across a multicultural environment

Maturity, poise and judgment

Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality

Ability to think strategically and contribute to development of departmental model

One who takes constructive feedback in stride and incorporates feedback quickly

Ability to manage a heavy work volume and meet deadlines in an extremely fast paced environment

Ability to undertake projects and produce quality and timely results

Self-starter, strong initiative, confidence and ability to work with little guidance

Collaborative team player

Positive attitude, sense of fun : is collegial and friendly

Ability to juggle several tasks at once, to prioritize and manage own time - Not a clock watcher or someone who is unwilling to step outside their job description

Methodical, organized and excellent attention to detail

Flexible attitude; embraces change, hard-working, cost conscious and results driven