Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant to support Regulatory & Public Affairs (Government Relations) Asia team.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage calendars and coordinate all internal and external scheduling requests
Organize various regularly scheduled meetings, and may be required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Manage all travel related administration, including, but not limited to all travel related requests, prepare travel itineraries and meeting agendas; reconcile travel expense reports and submit in timely fashion
Prepare correspondence, documents, spreadsheets and presentation material
Compile data, verify and organize materials for reports, and assist in preparing reports for presentation
Partner with other administrative staff to coordinate and prepare for meetings, including drafting and distributing meeting agendas
Organize internal and external meetings in efficient, professional manner within tight timeframes
Handle confidential information and interacts with all levels of management, other departments, internal and external customers using tact and diplomacy in all dealings
Facilitate interdepartmental communication and manage special projects, as necessary
Ensure the smooth facilitation of business to allow for meaningful progress on initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Degree holder with a minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Services industry, preferably a sizeable, multinational, and/or global company with senior stakeholder engagement experiences
Strong track record supporting executives
Well organized with excellent sense of work prioritization
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Knowledge and experience dealing with a variety of different systems, and Microsoft Office
Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside of the company at all times
Highly motivated, reliable and trustworthy individual who is able to represent the executive office and the team in a professional manner at all times
Ability to deal with a high level of ambiguity and utilize sound business judgment
Great organizational skills, a strong bias for action and the ability to multitask effectively
Ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little guidance
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication (written and verbal) in English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese.
Flexible, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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