Executive Assistant – M&A

Thomson Reuters

. Provide operational and administrative support to the Corporate Strategy (M&A) team and VP, Enterprise Strategy .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,900 - $124,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and travel management systems while providing high-level administrative support to senior leadership. Excels in project management, communication, and organization within fast-paced, dynamic environments.

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Advanced Microsoft Office SkillsExecutive Support ExperienceProject ManagementTravel & Expense ManagementExcellent Communication Abilities

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementExpense ManagementSchedulingData GatheringReport PreparationCalendar ManagementProofreadingInformation TrackingMulti-taskingDetail-oriented

Soft Skills

ResourcefulnessJudgmentDiscretionProactive Work EthicOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365WorkdayTravel & Expense SystemsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft OneNote

Industry Keywords

Corporate StrategyM&ASenior Leadership SupportMulti-cultural Business EnvironmentsOffice Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational and administrative support to the Corporate Strategy (M&A) team and VP, Enterprise Strategy
Report to the Head of Corporate Strategy, M&A
Support complex scheduling, project management, and information requests
Process expenses, invoices, and outside services costs
Coordinate meetings and events
Track information requests and collate presentations
Use Microsoft Office 365, Workday, and Travel & Expense systems
Identify, research, and resolve complex problems and issues
Build relationships with internal administrative professionals to determine solutions
Interact with senior management and administrative support staff
Compose and prepare reports and correspondence, including proofreading
Maintain and prioritize calendars and redirect informational inquiries
Prepare domestic and international itineraries and travel arrangements
Manage projects and support management-led meetings and events
Execute special projects, ad-hoc requests, and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

College diploma/University degree or equivalent experience
3 to 5+ years of experience providing senior leadership/executive support
Advanced computer skills including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and OneNote
Proficiency with billing, travel, and expense management systems
Experience working within fast-paced, complex, dynamic, and multi-cultural business environments
Excellent oral and written communication abilities
Exemplary judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential issues
Thorough knowledge of general office practices
Resourcefulness in gathering data and obtaining answers
Detail-oriented with the ability to work efficiently with complex information
Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision and manage competing demands
Proven organization skills and ability to shift focus quickly
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet aggressive deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flex My Way workplace policies supporting work-life balance
Grow My Way career development and continuous learning programs
Paid leave
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Headspace app access
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing resources
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Pro-bono consulting and ESG initiative opportunities
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays, including two company mental health days off
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance
Optional life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit
529 Plan access
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Potential eligibility for an Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance