Oliver Wyman Executive Assistant

About the Role

Marsh Agency is seeking an Oliver Wyman Executive Assistant for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role involves providing bilingual (English/Arabic) executive-level administrative support to 1-3 Partner-level consultants within the Middle East office, as part of the IMEA (India Middle East Africa) team. The standard working hours are 09:00 – 18:00, with additional hours as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and their Executive Assistants.
• Proactively support Partners in achieving business goals and objectives, including leading administrative support for RFPs/tender responses.
• Manage and update client contacts and business activities in the CRM database, tracking sales activity and pipelines.
• Coordinate Partner diaries, scheduling internal and external meetings, and managing complex project schedules.
• Arrange comprehensive travel and accommodation, including booking cars, rail tickets, and coordinating business visas/work permits.
• Handle daily administrative tasks such as document management, project deliverables, and managing confidential client information.
• Prepare monthly timesheets and expense reports for assigned Partners.
• Provide team support, including coverage for other Executive Assistants and training for new team members.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least three years of experience in a similar executive assistant role.
• Experience in financial services, management consultancy, or a professional services environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic is required for this bilingual role.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, tactful, and able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a dedicated service focus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in a multicultural environment.
• Maturity, poise, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and produce quality results.
• Self-starter with strong initiative, confidence, and the ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Flexible, hard-working, and committed to contributing positively to the company culture.

Work Environment

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh, operates with a hybrid work model. Colleagues are expected to work from their local office or client sites at least three days per week, with office-based teams identifying an anchor day for in-person collaboration. Marsh is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment.