Job Description

Requisition ID
17664


Country
United Arab Emirates
Location type
Hybrid
State / Province
Dubayy (Dubai)
City
Dubai
About Us
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.


Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than •50 countries•. We offer five core solutions:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Total Rewards


Job description
THE ROLE


The Executive Assistant provides high-level support to designated senior leaders within Korn Ferry Advisory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain daily schedules including internal meetings, conference calls involving multiple time zones, setting video conferences, and client meetings
• Coordinate travel schedules, both domestic and international, preparing a detailed itinerary prior to departure
• Prepare and submit bi-monthly accurate expense reports for leaders and reconcile statements. Prepare and save bi-monthly timesheets in SAP for leaders, showing utilization time allocated to each engagement.
• Update business development database and prepare reports for review.
• Serve as a central point of contact for administrative inquiries.
• Draft PowerPoint presentations and other business documents.
• Represent the organization and leaders to internal and external parties as required.
• Assist with other duties such as file maintenance, photocopying, scanning, mailings, trouble shooting, and meeting planning.
• Handle calls for the senior leaders, working with other support staff to ensure phone coverage during breaks and other periods of absence.
• Support other colleagues when possible, providing timely answers to requests.
• Assist with office management duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience as an executive assistant supporting senior leaders in a business environment required, ideally in a professional services firm.
• Demonstrated track record of sound judgment and professionalism with the ability to work with senior level executives across multiple business lines and regions.
• High degree of interpersonal and professional savvy across varying levels of internal management, staff, clients, and associates.
• High level of business acumen; able to make timely decisions and drive to action.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate to operational processes.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision, be detail-oriented, flexible in terms of hours/responsibilities, and able to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Excellent organizational capabilities, with high degree of prioritization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; customer service focused with excellent phone etiquette.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Client management/service experience highly preferred.
• Experience in the talent management field a plus.



Education

• Bachelors' degree highly preferred. Equivalent qualifications accepted.



•Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry •

•If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.•




Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran. •All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.•