Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$95k/yr
The Opportunity The Executive Assistant supports one or more consultants by providing ongoing assistance in all aspects of client engagements and playing an ownership role in the oversight of administrative tasks. The ro…
Skills: Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Project Management, Executive Support, Client Liaison
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$233k/yr
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you …
Skills: Program Management, Drive Unit Design, Cross-functional Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Sourcing
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$139k–$233k/yr
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you …
Skills: Program Management, Drive Unit Design, Cross-functional Leadership, Supplier Management, Problem Solving
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$226k–$280k/yr
The Position Evommune is seeking an experienced and highly motivated PhD Toxicologist to join the company as Director, Toxicology. This individual will provide toxicology strategy and executional support across Evommune’…
Skills: Toxicology Strategy, Nonclinical Safety Assessment, CRO Management, GLP Compliance, Regulatory Submissions
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$220k–$230k/yr
About Wing: Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, an…
Skills: Technical Recruiting, People Management, Talent Acquisition Strategy, Workforce Planning, AI Recruitment Tools
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$185k–$210k/yr
ABOUT QUINCE Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainab…
Skills: Recruiting Leadership, Talent Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, Executive Search, Interview Design
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$210k/yr
ABOUT QUINCE Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainab…
Skills: Full-cycle Recruiting, Strategic Sourcing, Talent Mapping, Candidate Experience, Market Research
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we con…
Skills: Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Procurement, Cross-functional Leadership, Data Analysis
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$152k–$215k/yr
As a Lead Software Engineer of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within the Commercial and Investment Bank Payments Team, you lead multiple technical areas, manage the activities of multiple departments, and collabor…
Skills: Software Engineering, Cloud Native, Observability, Distributed Tracing, Infrastructure Monitoring
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$138k–$207k/yr
Rubrik is looking for a Global Campaigns Manager to elevate our demand generation efforts. We need a hands-on person who can strategically design and execute integrated campaigns that directly drive pipeline and revenue …
Skills: Demand Generation, Integrated Campaigns, B2B Marketing, Project Management, Data Analysis
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About DevRev At DevRev, we're building the future of work with Computer – your AI teammate. Unlike traditional tools, Computer unifies all your data sources, tools, and workflows into a single AI-ready platform, giving e…
Skills: Workplace Operations, Office Management, Event Planning, Vendor Management, Budgeting
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we con…
Skills: Machine Learning, Occupancy Modeling, End-to-end Autonomy, Python, Transformer Models
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we con…
Skills: C++, Robotics Software Engineering, State Estimation, Multi-target Tracking, Sensor Fusion
Palo Alto, California, United States · Remote OK
$163k–$180k/yr
We are looking for a Senior Employee Success Manager focused on performance, leadership development, and talent pipelines. This role helps us think through our organizational structure — the roles our teams need, and the…
Skills: Organizational Design, Talent Development, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Change Management
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$173k–$216k/yr
About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity s…
Skills: Facilities Management, Real Estate Strategy, Budget Management, Vendor Management, EHSS Compliance
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$65k–$70k/yr
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring …
Skills: Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$195k–$343k/yr
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, liv…
Skills: System Design, Distributed Systems, Backend Services, ML Infrastructure, C++
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$125k/yr
Overview Take the Next Step in Your Property Management Career! Sares Regis Group of Newport Beach, California, is a privately held real estate development, investment and management firm that focuses on commercial prope…
Skills: Property Management, Team Leadership, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Marketing Planning
Palo Alto, California, United States · On-site
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we con…
Skills: Auto-labeling, Machine Learning, AV Perception Stack, Python, Team Management
Palo Alto, California, United States · Hybrid
$170k–$185k/yr
Company Description IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to …
Skills: Product Management, Agentic AI, LLM Agents, Tool Orchestration, Product Design
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Provides high-level administrative and project support to consultants, including complex calendar and travel management. Acts as a primary liaison between clients and candidates while assisting with business development and marketing materials.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, preferably within professional services or executive search. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
The Opportunity
The Executive Assistant supports one or more consultants by providing ongoing assistance in all aspects of client engagements and playing an ownership role in the oversight of administrative tasks. The role requires an individual capable of planning, executing and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines. The Executive Assistant must proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans on a regular basis.
The successful candidate will be highly flexible, organized, and a strong multitasker on many levels, and relish the variety and unpredictability of juggling multiple projects and changing priorities. The Executive Assistant must be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and must partner closely with other team members to ensure close alignment and collaboration. The Executive Assistant must ensure discreet handling of all interactions with clients, candidates, etc.
What You’ll Do
Administrative
Search Coordination & Business Development
What We’re Looking For
About Us
Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent executive search and leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers. We help organizations get to the heart of their leadership challenges and offer honest feedback and insights to help leaders realize their true being and purpose. We believe that together we can transform people, organizations and the world through leadership.
Our Offices
Since its founding in a Zurich townhouse in 1964, Egon Zehnder has grown to 67 offices in 37 countries. We have 2300 global employees and 450 US employees.
Our U.S. Offices include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Palo Alto, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington D.C.
Salary
Leadership For a Better World
Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm. We partner with organizations to unlock transformative leadership solutions as they face accelerating complexity. With more than 600 consultants across 71 offices and 37 countries, we combine our individual strengths to form a powerful global team. They bring deep industry experience and a commitment to human-centered advisory—spanning CEO succession, board effectiveness, executive search, leadership development, and the evolving role of AI in business. We believe leadership is the greatest lever for positive change. Together with our clients, we shape better leaders for a better world.
Offices: Utoquai 55, Zurich, 8008, CH
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