Executive Assistant

Keysight Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Singapore is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to provide premier support to the Senior Director and the International Tax team. You will manage complex calendars across multiple time zones, coordinate international travel, and prepare briefing materials and presentations.

The role requires exceptional communication, discretion, and project coordination skills, with a proven ability to handle confidential information and partner with global stakeholders

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Business Administration, Management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of administrative or executive support experience, including 3 years supporting senior leaders in a multinational organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications; experience with AI-enabled productivity tools preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Discretion, professionalism and handling confidential information.
• Experience supporting leaders with regional or global responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive calendar across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements; itineraries and documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Support departmental budget administration; vendor setup, requisitions, invoicing, cost tracking.
• Maintain action-item trackers and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Support planning and coordination of initiatives, projects, and activities.
• Maintain records in accordance with policies and confidentiality expectations.
• Utilize Microsoft 365 apps including Copilot to support operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes through automation.
• Maintain governance and quality controls for AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Stakeholder management

Global experience

AI productivity tools

Education

Business Administration Diploma or higher

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and technology-savvy Executive Assistant to provide primary executive support to the Senior Director and administrative and operational support to designated members of the International Tax team. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner who can effectively manage executive priorities, coordinate complex cross-functional activities, and use modern digital tools, including AI-enabled productivity solutions, to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar, including prioritization of meetings, and scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, logistics and supporting documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and executive summaries.
• Support departmental budget administration, including vendor setup, raising purchase requisitions, and invoice and cost tracking.
• Maintain action-item trackers and monitor progress against commitments and deadlines.
• Support planning and coordination of key initiatives, projects, and organizational activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized records in accordance with applicable company policies, information-management requirements, access controls, and confidentiality expectations.
• Utilize Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Copilot to support efficient operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative and operational processes through automation and digital solutions.
• Support adoption of approved AI-enabled productivity tools while maintaining appropriate governance and quality controls.
• Continuously improve team workflows and administrative processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Build strong working relationships across global regions and functions.
• Coordinate interactions with external service providers, consultants, and professional advisors as needed.
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Respond to routine inquiries and exercise judgment in resolving or appropriately escalating complex matters.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma or higher qualification in Business Administration, Management, Secretarial or Administrative Studies, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant administrative or executive support experience, including at least 3 years supporting senior leaders in a multinational organization.
• Demonstrated ability to support leaders with regional or global responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Experience with Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled productivity tools is preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other approved AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Strong business judgment and problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and execution discipline.
• Effective stakeholder and relationship management skills across functions, regions, and organizational levels.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
• Experience with Oracle and Concur or demonstrated ability to learn new enterprise systems quickly.
• Familiarity with project management practices and tools.
• Experience supporting Tax, Finance, Legal or another corporate function in a multinational organization.

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