About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Over 7,000 professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman’s thought leadership is evident in our agenda-setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press. Our clients are the CEOs and executive teams of the top Global 1,000 companies.
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Job Overview:
Oliver Wyman is looking for an Executive Assistant and Workplace Administrator for our Raleigh, NC office. In this role, you will coordinate efforts for your Partners to help them meet their business goals and objectives while providing support to the Raleigh, NC office needs. Partners depend on you to collaborate with all parts of the business. Executive Assistants work closely with colleagues to share information and provide consistency. As an Executive Assistant/Workplace Administrator, you will provide administrative support to 2-3 Partners and be the Office Services point of contact for the Raleigh office.
This is a Hybrid position based out of the Raleigh, North Carolina office and you will be required to go into the office approximately 50 percent of the time to support meetings, trainings and other community-building activities as needed.
Executive Assistant Key Responsibilities:
Client Impact
Viewed by clients as responsive, acting as central point of contact for Partners
Complete a variety of administrative tasks including managing extremely detailed and intricate calendars, booking business travel and appointments, organizing video conferences, processing expense reports and vendor invoices and maintaining trusted CRM data
Deliver a positive service experience to clients and work to build and maintain trusted relationships
Develop a knowledge base of projects, key clients and internal support functions to support Partners goals and objectives
Based Teaming
Build productive relationships with colleagues, understanding expectations and demonstrating commitment to team, including providing back-up coverage as needed
Approachable and demonstrates a positive attitude
Listens to others and is open to and respectful of all views
Demonstrates inclusive behaviors
Work Smart
Completes work to agreed standards
Prioritize workload to deliver results on time
Identify and escalate risks as necessary in accordance with company policies and procedures
Communication and Influence
Convey clear written and verbal messages; presenting information in a way that is easy for others to understand
Actively listen and seek clarification as needed
Fair and respectful when communicating with others
Development and Leadership
Attend trainings and firm events
Respond to feedback and seek guidance as needed
Set a positive example and acknowledge good work
Office Services Coordinator Key Responsibilities:
OS Admin and Office Management
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Raleigh, NC office.
Manage the office inbox and respond to user inquiries as needed in a proactive and customer service-oriented manner
Conduct local office new hire orientation, including pre-boarding administration such as creating ID cards and assigning seating; manage exit processes for leaving employees
Provide content and updates for the office SharePoint page and post office announcements to the office Slack channel
Order and stock office supplies, including café snack and beverage inventory and green initiative items
Workspace management
Guide staff about meeting facilities and assist as needed with conference room and meeting needs, including all aspects of guest management, AV & ITS coordination, catering & other supplies.
Assist staff with and how to use workspace for “Office as a Hub” philosophy
Assist with internal office moves and refurbishment projects as needed
Proactively work with Office Leader and other office teams to ensure the workspace is meeting staff needs
Create and maintain an office guide for staff and visitors
Maintain office occupancy database(s)
Assist with special projects as needed
Facilities Management
Daily maintenance of office space; ensure the office always remains a safe and productive working environment. Enforce confidentiality policies of clean desks and white boards
Reach out to building maintenance and/or other vendors as needed to resolve issues or have things fixed
Special Events Facilitator
If required, assist with organization and planning of office events, including regular TGIFS; events outside the office; holiday party; etc.
Work with Office Leader, Social Committee and OW Events to provide support for in-office events. Duties such as coordinating building access for outside vendors, ordering special supplies, supervise special room set-ups, order beverages for in office social events
Experience Required:
2+ years of previous administrative or customer service experience
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience
Skills and Attributes:
Thoughtful judgment and ability to have an owner’s mentality while being courteous and caring
Strong organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
Detail-oriented, even when the work is fast-paced
Resourceful, takes proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities
Positive demeanor and superior written and verbal communication skills are essential
Solid time-management abilities with the ability to prioritize tasks
Possess a positive attitude and be willing to work as part of a team
Able to work with different personalities.
Ability to speak a second language is an asset
Skills Required
- At least 3 years' experience in an administrative or customer service role
- Bachelor's degree
- Excellent Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Expert knowledge of Outlook
- Knowledge of Salesforce or CRM systems
- Experience in financial services, management consulting, or professional services
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential client information
- Strong communication, organization, time management and problem-solving skills
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marsh McLennan and has not been reviewed or approved by Marsh McLennan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.
