Compass Lexecon
Executive Assistant (14-month FTC)
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Compass Lexecon – Executive Assistant EMEA (London / Amsterdam / Paris / Berlin / Stockholm)
Who We Are
Compass Lexecon is a world-leading economic consultancy.
- Focus: Economic advice on competition policy, economic/financial regulation, public policy, intellectual property, and damage assessment, across all industries.
- Scale:
- Over 700 professionals, including 170+ Ph.D. economists.
- 25 offices worldwide.
- EMEA team: Over 400 employees spread across 9 offices.
- Growth: Tripled in size over the last 6 years.
- Approach: Rigorous analysis, creative solutions, and a culture grounded in integrity, excellence, and collaboration.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Equal opportunities employer. Believes diverse teams enhance quality and integrity. Committed to a reflective, inclusive work environment in line with UK Equality Act 2010.
[Background on Compass Lexecon]
Compass Lexecon is a subsidiary of FTI Consulting. Established as a global leader in economic analysis, we provide critical insights in legal/regulatory proceedings, strategic decisions, and public policy debates.
Notable Milestones:
- Worked in over 120 jurisdictions.
- Advised 49 of the current Fortune 50 companies over the past decade.
- Core services: Economic analysis for competition, regulation, policy, and damage claims.
- Reputation built on rigor, creative problem-solving, and academic excellence.
About the Role: Executive Assistant (EA)
Team Background:
- Supports senior economic consultants (from Senior Economists to Vice Presidents).
- Team size: 7–10 professionals.
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Key Requirements:
- Proactive, highly organised with keen prioritisation skills.
- Adaptable to varied workloads and urgent deadlines.
- Ability to work outside core hours as required (client time zones).
Key Responsibilities
Operational Administrative Support
- Manage and organise diaries across multiple team members.
- Handle occasional email management and triage (prioritisation key).
- Coordinate internal/external meetings (including booking rooms).
- Process and manage payments for client invoices and expenses.
- Record and approve time entries.
- Prepare external/internal correspondence.
Client & Travel Management
- Organise complex international travel (flights, hotels, schedules).
- Maintain client files and initial matter setups.
- Issue contracts and billings for clients.
- Ensure CRM (Salesforce) up-to-date: track BD activities and client relationships.
Coverage and Flexibility
- Provide holiday cover for rotates team member roles.
- Handle everyday ad hoc tasks (post, phones, printing, archiving).
Skills & Competencies Required
Core Abilities
- Outstanding organisation with high workload prioritisation.
- Collaborative mindset and strong team player attitudes.
- Flexible to cover duties of other Admin colleagues.
- Thrives under time pressure with a disciplined execution style.
- Impeccable accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate tactfully/class-professionally (written/verbal) at all levels.
- Sensitivity to confidential information.
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Must-Have Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years administered as Executive Assistant/Team Assistant or equivalent PA role.
- Technical experience with expense/time management systems (valuable).
- Working knowledge of client relationships/mangement.
- Experience with international time zones (essential).
Technical Proficiencies
- Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
- Excel (data organisation, modelling).
- Work/Outlook (scheduling, email).
- PowerPoint (presentations).
- Familiarity with PA/secretarial industry certifications (desirable).
At Compass Lexecon
Value Proposition:
- Impactful work with global economic challenges.
- Support structure that values initiative, adaptability, and collaboration.
- Dynamic environment at the intersection of law, economics, and policy.
Why Join Us:
- Advise on high-stakes economic matters: competition, recognition, damages, regulatory reform.
- Collaborate with diverse and skilled team of economists.
- Shared principles of integrity, excellence, and brief diversity.
[Closing Reminder]
Compass Lexecon welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristic. Diversity, inclusion, and cultural equity are fundamental to our optimal workplace.
For details, visit: Careers | Compass Lexecon
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