The Company Egon Zehnder (www.egonzehnder.com) is the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers. We have more than 560 consultants who bring together vast industry experience and diverse insight, operating globally through 63 offices in 36 countries spanning across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. We believe that together we can transform people, organizations, and the world through leadership. Our clients range from the largest corporations to emerging growth companies, government and regulatory bodies, and major educational and cultural institutions. We collaborate as One Firm across industries and geographies, leveraging strengths of every colleague and operate as a private partnership independent of any outside interests. Knowledge Centre India (KCI) Knowledge Center India (KCI) is the central engine that drives the operational value for the firm. Established in 2004, KCI has evolved over the years from purely operational efficiencies into more value-added service offerings, becoming a true business partner. There are various teams based at KCI that work with Global Offices, Practice Groups, and the Management across all aspects of the firm's business life cycle. With a headcount of more than 500, the center has 5 core teams working including Experts, Research Operations, Visual Solutions, Projects/CV Capture and Digital IT, working round the clock on many mission critical elements. The Position This position supports one or more consultants by providing ongoing assistance in all aspects of our engagements, relieving the executive of administrative detail on projects. The role requires an individual capable of planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines.



This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and clients to deliver projects according to plan. The individual must proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. The successful candidate will be highly flexible, can multi-task on many levels and relish the variety and unpredictability of juggling multiple projects and changing priorities. It is critical that the executive assistant feel part of each project, have a sense of ownership and involvement in the process, to be able to stage-manage all the elements that come together in a successful mandate. The Executive Assistant must ensure discreet handling of all interactions with clients, candidates, etc. About the Candidate A minimum of 5 years as an EA at the executive level, preferably within a professional services environment. Valuable organizational skills and basic commercial business intelligence are essential. Previous search firm and/or office administration are a plus. The ideal candidate will be a role model for members of the administrative staff and have a track record that displays collaboration expertise and a working style that ensures that mutual interests of all parties are met. The candidates are the trusted and respected 'right arm' to the executive. Project management experience is a plus. Requirements Supporting the Assignment Process
- Arranging client (CXOs)



and candidate meetings
- Interaction with clients / candidates / overseas offices
- Requesting, coordinating, and scheduling meetings / presentations with client offices
- Coordinating with candidates
- Travel arrangement (International and domestic )
- Helping ensure the necessary documentation / paperwork is in order (Visas, letter of invitation, etc.)
- Hotel reservations
- Arranging local transportation
- Co-ordination and follow-up
- Planning for contingencies
- Interacting with other EZ offices globally for support as required
- Drafting and sending off internal communication / memos etc as required by the Consultant the candidate is working with. Database Management
- Adhering to protocols and processes related to EZ proprietary Database.
- Update the database with accurate and timely information.
- Generating high quality documents from the system
- Strong process discipline – must know how to use the system and use it in conformance with minimum standards. Documentation
- Preparing client ready documents (assignment related and or lead related)
- Adept in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Deliver to pre-determined deadlines. Administrative
- Arranges all scheduling, including but not limited to candidate meetings and interviews, client meetings and interviews, business development meetings, assignment related meetings, internal meetings, video conferencing.
- Manages a complex calendar and prioritize meetings/calls as needed.
- Arranges and coordinates complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas for both the Consultant and Candidate. Compiles documents for travel-related meetings.
- Processes expense reimbursements for Consultants and Candi

📌 Executive Assistant (Chennai)
🏢 Egon Zehnder
📍 Chennai