Personal Assistant to Founder

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Autonomous role

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support a High-Net-Worth Individual and an entrepreneur who is launching a new business venture in Hong Kong. The role combines executive administration, private lifestyle management, and local operational coordination, serving as the principal's trusted right hand.

You will liaise with partners, manage travel, handle personal tasks, and ensure smooth daily operations while upholding the highest standards of discretion

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant to HNWIs, executives, or private families.
• Strong network and familiarity with Hong Kong's corporate services, banking, property, and premium lifestyle services.
• Discretion, integrity, and ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external partners, service providers, legal counsel, and banks to support entity setup and ongoing account maintenance.
• Manage private lifestyle arrangements, travel, and family logistics with discretion and efficiency.
• Screen calendars, handle calls and inquiries, track expenses, and maintain confidentiality across personal and business matters.

Skills

Mandarin

Cantonese

English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Opportunity

Our esteemed client is currently seeking an experienced, proactive, and discreet Personal Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive personal and business support to a High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI) and entrepreneur establishing a new business venture in Hong Kong.

This is a dynamic, high-trust role that combines executive administrative support, local operational coordination, and private lifestyle management. Acting as the principal's primary right hand, you will play a key foundational role in ensuring both daily business operations and personal matters run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Setup & Operational Support

• Coordinate with external partners, corporate service providers, legal counsel, and banking institutions to support entity establishment and account maintenance.

• Assist in sourcing, leasing, and setting up office space, vendors, and initial operational infrastructure.

• Draft correspondence, prepare documentation, coordinate schedules, and manage business logistics.

2. Lifestyle & Personal Concierge

• Oversee private lifestyle arrangements, domestic services, vehicle maintenance, and family logistics.

• Manage complex travel itineraries, accommodations, private transfers, and luxury dining/event reservations.

• Handle ad-hoc personal tasks, errands, and inquiries with discretion and efficiency.

3. Executive Administration & Liaison

• Act as the primary gatekeeper: manage calendars, screen incoming calls/inquiries, and prioritize daily agendas.

• Track and reconcile personal and business expenses, invoices, and cash flows.

• Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality across all family, personal, and business matters.

Key Requirements

• Language Proficiency:

  • Fluent/Native Mandarin and Cantonese (both are essential for day-to-day internal and external communication).

  • Good professional English (written and spoken, for legal, banking, and official correspondence).

• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting HNWIs, C-suite executives, or private family offices.

• Local Knowledge: Strong network and familiarity with Hong Kong's corporate service landscape, banking procedures, property market, and premium lifestyle services.

• Personal Attributes:

  • Exceptional integrity, emotional intelligence (EQ), and absolute respect for privacy.

  • Proactive problem-solver with a strong "can-do" attitude and attention to detail.

  • Flexibility to manage time-sensitive requests outside conventional office hours when required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

• Discretionary performance bonus.

• Opportunity to take on a broad, autonomous role directly supporting a business founder.