Executive Assistant (Milan)| Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant with exceptional all-round EA skills, comfortable executing significant discretion and judgment, working alongside the leadership team in our successful Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice.
You will enjoy a full and varied day and a full range of responsibilities that will play to your strengths as an EA, enhance your skills and provide you with an array of opportunities to add to your experience and to build relationships and your network with a variety of senior stakeholders, internal teams and external organisations.
What You’ll Do
- Scheduling of meetings, management of calendars, preparation of external / internal correspondence, telephone and visitor screening, travel arrangements, coordination of meetings and booking internal meeting rooms, arranging client or supplier breakfast / lunches / dinners
- Management of calls, actioning as appropriate
- Local office coordination
- Main point of contact for local suppliers (ex. Company car)
- Managing expenses and invoices and ensuring prompt submission and payment
- Preparing and collating internal and external documentation, ensuring formatting is in line with company templates and standards using Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
- Coordination of sensitive correspondence, reports and analysis
- Managing contacts on Outlook, maintaining the relationships and communications as required
- Booking international and local travel for the teams as required
- Events management
- General admin and secretarial support to the team where necessary
We operate a Hybrid Working Model.
How You’ll Grow
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.
What You Will Need to Succeed
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) advantageous
- PA/Secretarial qualification advantageous
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to prioritise workload and to deal with multiple parties and requests
- Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation
- Ability to work under time pressure and be available as needed
- Strong attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills required to maintain collaborative working environment
- Strong team player
- Proven ability to work with limited direction
- Ability to handle confidential issues with utmost sensitivity
- Strong levels of discretion and integrity
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Salesforce advantageous
Experience:
- Demonstrable Executive Assistant experience, supporting senior management and a wider team
- Experience of working with a professional services environment advantageous
- Events management and/or project management experience
- Experience with client interface and understanding of client relationships
- Experience dealing with international time zones
Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing 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 Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.
Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
