Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders | Global Coordination

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Singapore is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the General Manager and senior management. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate travel, and liaise with SMBC Group in Japan to align calendars and meetings.

The role requires excellent English communication and strong organization, with Japanese language ability considered an advantage for liaising with the Tokyo Head Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an executive assistant, team assistant or executive secretary; experience supporting Japanese management is an added advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English is required. Ability to understand and communicate in Japanese is an added advantage.
• Strong organization and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates multitasking ability with prioritization to address critical tasks promptly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the schedules of the General Manager and senior management including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Ensure updated meeting schedules with senior management of SMBC Group (Japan) which may be changed in short notice and in Japanese.
• Arrange regular meetings with the affiliates and subsidiaries overseas.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost integrity and discretion.
• Support ad-hoc requests as needed.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication skills

Japanese liaison

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Singapore is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the General Manager and senior management. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate travel, and liaise with SMBC Group in Japan to align calendars and meetings.

The role requires excellent English communication and strong organization, with Japanese language ability considered an advantage for liaising with the Tokyo Head Office.