Executive Assistant | Strategic Communications | Brussels
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
We are recruiting an Executive Assistant at experienced level for our Strategic Communications Brussels office. We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and organised individual who will be responsible for proactive support to a number of Management Team members that are practice leads within the Strategic Communications Segment in Brussels.
What You'll Do
- Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and manage diaries of the Practice Leads, coordinate client logistics and scheduling
- Provide extensive and complex diary management across multiple time zones as required; prioritizing constantly changing demands from various internal and external sources tactfully and expeditiously.
- Inbox management of the Practice leads – depending on needs of each individual
- Arrange, coordinate and manage travel logistics with travel agency
- Assist with team, client and external stakeholder hospitality events including drafting and sending invites
- Act as the main point of contact on specific client accounts - this includes liaising with clients on a regular basis
- Complete research tasks and client reporting for the team as required
- Maintain team databases (experience with Salesforce is a plus)
- Filing and printing documents and collating information packs for the team as required
- Collaborate with the wider support teams, including HR, Facilities, Finance and IT, to ensure smooth running of the team
- Back-up of the reception function (manage the reception and incoming phone traffic, organise and prepare meetings and meeting rooms, liaise with building management in case of day-to-day issues, other ad-hoc practical support.)
- Restaurants booking
- Being able to manage many requests at the same time
- Ad-hoc projects as and when required
How You'll Grow
You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and multinational team of experts and to work closely with other FTI offices and segments. At FTI Consulting we take a very personalised approach to individual career development in combination with ample Learning & Development opportunities to help our people thrive in their role. We are also avid supporters of Diversity and Inclusion and ensure all aspects of this and our broader values are embedded in our culture of entrepreneurialism, respect and integrity.
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
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What You Will Need to Succeed
We are looking for a proactive, efficient and energetic new colleague with a bachelor's degree who is ready to support busy teams.
A high level of flexibility and ability to build trust within teams and managers is required.
Basic Qualifications
- Previous experience in supporting busy and demanding executives, ideally in a Corporate or Professional Services environment
- Exceptional organizational skills to prioritise competing demands and act in a proactive manner
- Excellent communication skills in English (must) and French or Dutch (preferred)
- Drafting and writing capabilities
- Hands-on attitude
- Motivated and able to take initiative and responsibility
- Highly organised and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player
- High flexiblility
- Ability to think ahead
- Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
- Ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines
- Proficiency in working independently and as part of a busy team
- Ability to cope under pressure and adapt to change quickly
- Previous experience of supporting colleagues at a senior level would be an advantage
- Previous experience of working within a consultancy environment would be beneficial
- High level of IT literacy
Our Benefits
Our goal is to support the well–being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 30 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award –winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram 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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