Executive Personal Assistant / Secretary

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Personal Assistant / Secretary to support management. In this dynamic role, you will manage both business and personal responsibilities, ensuring smooth daily operations and seamless meeting arrangements.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage the executive’s business and personal/family schedules, prioritizing appointments, travel arrangements, and other activities.
• Anticipate and fulfill the executive’s needs, from coordinating appointments and securing reservations to handling household logistics and personal errands.
• Oversee travel logistics with a focus on comfort and efficiency, ensuring smooth transitions between locations.
• Manage personal finances, including payments, expense reports, claims, and maintaining financial records as instructed by the executive.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion regarding the executive’s personal matters, sensitive information, communications and business documents, both within and outside the organization.
• Research and source vendors, services, and products as requested by the executive.
• Perform any other ad-hoc tasks assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar role, ideally supporting C-suite level management.
• Impeccable organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple personal and professional tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and discreet demeanor.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and/or Google Workspace tools (e.g., Google Docs, Sheets), and comfortable navigating online platforms and booking systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to source solutions independently, often under time pressure.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using project management tools, communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Zoom), and social media tools.
• Strong writing and presentation skills for drafting professional emails, reports, and presentations on behalf of the executive.
• Crisis management skills, with the ability to handle urgent or unexpected situations calmly and efficiently.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills.
• Quick learner, particularly in flight/itinerary planning, hotel/accommodation arrangements, and restaurant recommendations.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate the executive’s global schedule.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese (written and spoken) to liaise with both English and Mandarin speaking stakeholders, business partners, clients and guests.

Bonus Skills:

• Understanding of basic health and wellness practices to support the executive’s lifestyle.
• Familiarity with fine dining and wine to help organize events involving the executive.
• Event planning experience to help organize both corporate and personal events.
• Multi-lingual skills to navigate international settings and enhance communication with global contacts.
• Basic legal or compliance knowledge to assist with contracts, agreements, or regulatory matters.
• Build positive relationships and interfaces with internal or external stakeholders, clients, and team members effectively.