Cantonese-Speaking Senior Executive Assistant to CMO

BRIGHTEN BUSINESS CONSULTING SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighten Business Consulting seeks a Senior Executive Assistant (Cantonese speaking) in Malaysia to support the Chief Marketing Officer with executive and personal tasks. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You will also conduct market research, prepare summaries and proposals, and liaise with partners and vendors across Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in executive support, office administration, operations or business development coordination.
• Excellent English communication for correspondence, research and business coordination.
• Spoken Cantonese required for direct communication with the executive in supporting daily schedules, meetings and follow-ups.
• Ability to read and write Chinese to handle Chinese-language correspondence and documents.
• Excellent organisation, documentation and follow-through.
• Proactive, resourceful approach and the ability to stay calm when priorities change.
• Careful attention to accuracy, presentation and professional etiquette.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience in property, architecture, hospitality, flexible workspace or technology is an advantage.
• Experience supporting founders or senior leaders is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage professional and personal calendars, meetings, travel and appointments
• Coordinate investor calls, site visits and leadership meetings
• Handle personal logistics, including events, household appointments and travel bookings
• Prepare correspondence, agendas, briefing notes, minutes and action trackers
• Coordinate daily office matters, maintain records and track expenses and reimbursements
• Research markets and business topics; prepare clear summaries, presentations and proposals
• Liaise professionally with colleagues, partners and vendors
• Support business outreach, partnerships and relationship management
• Handle confidential business and personal information with discretion

Skills

Cantonese speaking

English communication

Chinese reading/writing

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Organization

Attention to detail

Discretion

Calendar management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Brighten Business Consulting seeks a Senior Executive Assistant (Cantonese speaking) in Malaysia to support the Chief Marketing Officer with executive and personal tasks. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and travel, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You will also conduct market research, prepare summaries and proposals, and liaise with partners and vendors across Southeast Asia.