Personal Assistant | Financial Services

Selby Jennings; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 558,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a polished Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to a senior executive in a fast-paced financial services environment in Hong Kong.

The ideal candidate will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, handle confidential matters with discretion, and liaise with senior stakeholders. Strong Mandarin/English communication is essential, with Cantonese a plus. This is a long-term, high-trust executive support position requiring maturity and discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting senior management
• Financial services background preferred (banking, asset management, PE or professional services)
• Excellent organisation and multitasking with high attention to detail
• Mature, discreet and trustworthy handling confidential matters
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills
• Excellent Mandarin and English communication; Cantonese a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive 1:1 PA support to a senior executive
• Manage complex calendars, appointments, meetings and changing priorities
• Coordinate frequent business and personal travel, including flights, accommodation, transportation and itineraries
• Handle confidential correspondence, documents and sensitive information with discretion
• Organise internal and external meetings, business engagements and private appointments
• Liaise with senior stakeholders, clients, business partners and external parties
• Assist with personal and family matters when required
• Manage expenses, reimbursements, reservations and other administrative tasks
• Anticipate the executive's needs and resolve scheduling or logistics issues
• Provide ad hoc support according to business and personal priorities

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Discretion and confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Bilingual communication (Mandarin/Eng)

Multitasking

Personal and business support

Job description

Our client, a well‑established Chinese financial services firm, is looking for a polished and highly organised Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to a senior executive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrates strong discretion and maturity, and is confident managing both business and personal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive 1:1 PA support to a senior executive
• Manage complex calendars, appointments, meetings and changing priorities
• Coordinate frequent business and personal travel, including flights, accommodation, transportation and itineraries
• Handle confidential correspondence, documents and sensitive information with discretion
• Organise internal and external meetings, business engagements and private appointments
• Liaise professionally with senior stakeholders, clients, business partners and external parties
• Assist with personal and family‑related matters when required
• Manage expenses, reimbursements, reservations and other administrative arrangements
• Anticipate the executive's needs and proactively resolve scheduling or logistical issues
• Provide ad hoc support according to business and personal priorities

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or Executive Secretary, ideally supporting senior management, C‑suite executives or business owners
• Experience within financial services, investment, banking, asset management, private equity or professional services is highly preferred
• Excellent organisation and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail
• Mature, discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential matters
• Proactive, resourceful and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills
• Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English; Cantonese would be an advantage
• Flexible and responsive, with a strong service mindset
• Comfortable supporting a combination of business and personal matters

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a reputable financial services environment
• Broad and highly trusted PA position with significant exposure
• Stable platform with attractive remuneration
• Ideal for an experienced PA looking for a long‑term executive support career