Executive Assistant to CEO - Management Consulting

This is a remote position.

About Us:

Synergy Management Group is a premier boutique consulting firm that specializes in providing outsourced/fractional corporate finance and growth strategy consulting services to institutional investors (private equity & venture capital), portfolio companies, and growing businesses across various industries. We partner with our clients to evaluate, design, execute, and maximize growth opportunities in sourcing, diligence, operations/value creation, and exit.

Client work is primarily remote/virtual and includes: Financial Planning, Analysis, and Modeling, Valuations & Capital Raising, Financial, Commercial & Operational Due Diligence, Competitive Strategy, Buy-Side & Sell-Side Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fractional CFO & Executive (or Interim) Leadership, Operations Performance Improvement, Turnaround & Restructuring, Growth Strategy, Post-Merger Integration.

Role Overview:

• Synergy Management Group (SMG) is seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to support the CEO.
• This is a remote contract position, immediate start, 8am-5pm ET availability required, US-based, long-term potential.
• Candidates should be highly experienced in comprehensively supporting C-level executives within this industry.
• Qualified applicants must have 15+ years senior-level experience at top-tier firms within the management consulting, private equity, and/or venture capital industry (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, Blackstone, KKR, Carlyle, Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Accel).
  
  

Month 1 Evaluation Responsibilities:

• In addition to the Ongoing Responsibilities listed below, Month 1 Evaluation will be a one-time, sprint project to evaluate the Executive Assistant's ability to successfully navigate and achieve a high-pressure, results oriented objective.
• You will be provided with detailed instructions (templates, manuals, job descriptions, interview criteria, etc.), relevant tools/subscriptions, and CEO availability for final round interviews in order to achieve the following objective: (1) Recruit a senior sales executive (Managing Director or Partner level) from a top tier consulting firm, (2) Administratively support the newly hired sales executive, with guidance from the CEO of SMG, for the remainder of Month 1 to successfully close and receive cleared payment for one new client engagement (minimum of $50K contract).
• After successfully achieving the above objective, we will structure a long-term engagement.
  
  

Ongoing Responsibilities (Month 1 and Onward):

• You will be provided with detailed, step-by-step instructions, templates & relevant tools/accounts/subscriptions to manage the below ongoing Executive Assistant responsibilities:
• Handling all logistics for the CEO, including but not limited to: Email/Calendar management, task/workflow management, vendor management, meeting scheduling/coordination, screening and/or qualifying 3rd parties (prospective clients, vendors, new hire candidates, partners, etc.) with provided criteria, daily progress reports, daily Zoom video check-in meetings, proofreading, administrative project management and coordination, LinkedIn outreach, recruiting, gatekeeper responsibilities, administrative client coordination/management.
  
  

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate, commensurate with experience (exclusively success-based during the Month 1 Evaluation)
• Please specify your hourly rate in your application
• Long term opportunity for individuals who meet and exceed performance expectations
  
  

Relevant Experience:

• Top-tier or boutique management consulting firms (e.g., McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company)
• Top-tier or boutique private equity and/or venture capital funds (e.g., Blackstone, KKR, Carlyle, Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Accel)
• Decision-maker with strong critical thinking skills and ability to make sound recommendations
• Possesses high EQ
  
  

Application Process:

To apply for this role, please complete the application form. Please note that the application form will capture additional key requirements and details related to the role.

Visit our website https://synergymg.com/ to learn more about our firm and services.

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Any terms outlined above are subject to change.