Executive Assistant (Financial Services) FLUENT CHINESE

Montpellier Resourcing; West End; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in the UK is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the General Manager. This critical role requires candidates to be fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin, offering strong executive support amidst a dynamic business environment. The ideal applicant will have 5–8 years of relevant experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage high-level stakeholder interactions. This is a hybrid position, requiring 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Benefits

Excellent bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior executives.
• Degree-qualified in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive executive support, including diary and travel management.
• Handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and key clients on behalf of the GM.

Skills

Fluent Cantonese

Fluent Mandarin

Strong interpersonal skills

Highly organised

Proactive

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Up to £65,000 plus excellent bonus and benefits

Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day at home

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading international bank as they seek an experienced Executive Assistant to the General Manager in London. This is a high-profile role requiring exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Candidates MUST have fluent Cantonese AND Mandarin language skills

Key responsibilities of the EA to include:

• Provide comprehensive executive support, including diary and travel management, meeting coordination, and correspondence.
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations, and follow-up actions for internal and external meetings.
• Handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, Head Office in Hong Kong, and key clients on behalf of the GM.
• Support preparation of branch reports, management information, and governance documentation.
• Manage expense claims, procurement, and administrative tasks for the GM’s office.
• Take minutes for key committees (e.g., Executive Committee) and distribute accordingly.
• Assist with planning and coordination of client functions, senior executive visits, and events.
• Provide administrative support for strategic projects and branch initiatives.

Requirements for the successful EA candidate to include:

• 5–8 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior executives, ideally within banking or financial services.
• MUST be fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).
• Degree-qualified (Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline preferred).
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence liaising with senior stakeholders across time zones and cultures.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or AI tools is a plus.