WestExec Position Openings

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Operations and Executive Assistant

WestExec Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm, is looking for an Operations and Executive Assistant to support the firm’s goal of providing unparalleled geopolitical risk analysis and other advisory services to our clients. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with impeccable judgment, excellent writing and research skills, and strong communication skills. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced, and flexible work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide daily administrative support to the firm’s Managing Partners (e.g. scheduling meetings, answering phone calls, booking travel)
  • Support the team’s internal and external communication to ensure everyone has the information they need to excel
  • Greet WestExec clients and guests, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment
  • Support the Director of Operations with a variety of facility and office-related projects to keep everything running smoothly
  • Provide administrative support, as needed, to Principals and Senior Advisors of WestExec
  • Support firm and client events
  • Explore ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the firm
  • Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

  • Impeccable judgment and discretion
  • Attention to the smallest of details
  • Flexibility to juggle competing priorities
  • Responsiveness to changing needs
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer service mentality
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to the success of the team and firm
  • Familiarity with the national security and foreign policy space

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 2-3 years of previous experience supporting a principal
  • Experience in consulting/strategic advisory preferred

How to apply: Send a cover letter, CV, and list of three references to careers@westexec.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

WestExec Advisors, LLC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Associate

 

WestExec Advisors, a boutique strategic advisory firm, is looking for an Associate to support the firm’s goal of providing unparalleled geopolitical risk analysis and other advisory services to our clients. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with impeccable judgment, excellent writing and research skills, and strong communication skills. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced, and flexible work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide daily support to firm leadership, including by drafting research and analytic papers, slide decks, proposals, strategies, talking points, and other products as needed
  • Simultaneously manage and track multiple large projects, processes, and workflow to ensure client work is delivered on time and to clients’ precise specifications
  • Closely track geopolitical and technology issues key to clients’ interests
  • Proactively generate ideas and content, as appropriate, to best support clients, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the firm, and identify new opportunities
  • Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of international relations, the U.S. policymaking process, and the intersection of emerging technology and national security
  • Impeccable judgment and discretion
  • Strong ability to self-manage; ability to ask for help when needed and proactively find solutions
  • Ability to read between the lines and anticipate needs of clients and teammates
  • Attention to quality and detail
  • Flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs and priorities
  • A “quick learner” mentality, eager to thrive in a high-tempo environment • Enthusiasm and commitment to the success of the firm

Preferred Experience:

  • Master’s Degree or 2 – 4 years’ relevant work experience
  • Previous experience staffing a principal
  • Previous experience on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, and/or at a strategic advisory firm

How to apply: Send a cover letter, CV, and list of three references to careers@westexec.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

WestExec Advisors, LLC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.