Join our Strategy and Transactions team as an Executive Assistant in Kolkata. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to senior professionals, enabling them to focus on delivering strategic financial and operational solutions to clients across various industries.

This role is part of a dynamic national team that works across diverse sectors, offering a well-rounded professional experience. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the Executive Assistants function within the CBS - AWS - SaT practice.

Our Strategy and Transactions division helps clients navigate complex financial challenges, optimize capital allocation, and achieve better decision-making. You will be supporting a team that is at the forefront of financial advisory, valuations, transaction diligence, and strategy execution.

Your core responsibilities include managing executive calendars, coordinating communications, and handling travel arrangements. You will be responsible for processing expense claims, managing procurement, and maintaining essential databases and system updates. Accurate and timely completion of weekly timesheets and engagement billing are crucial.

Coordinate practice and business meetings by managing invitations, agendas, pre-reads, and action tracking. Provide proactive support to Partners and effectively liaise with internal departments like HR, Finance, and IT, as well as external stakeholders. Maintain professional documents with proper filing and version control, ensuring all client and business information is handled with strict confidentiality and compliance.

Take ownership of your tasks, anticipate needs, and identify potential risks or delays, communicating them promptly. Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical solutions. Maintain an in-office presence at least three days per week, aligning with agreed office locations or rotation schedules.

We are seeking individuals with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Business Administration. While not strictly required for this role, experience in Backend Development (3+ years) and Frontend Development (2+ years) is listed as an optional skill.

The ideal candidate possesses a collaborative approach, the ability to deliver practical solutions to complex problems, and a proactive mindset. Agility, curiosity, and adaptability are key attributes we value. You should be able to maintain positive energy and demonstrate creativity in your approach.

This role is not for freshers and requires prior professional experience, particularly in executive and administrative operations within a corporate environment. The ability to work collaboratively across departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements is essential.