Personal Assistant to Director

GRIT; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GRIT, a leading global tech company, seeks a bilingual Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO from our Singapore office. This fast-paced role requires discretion, travel 30–40% and high-trust collaboration with the CEO Office.

You will manage calendars across time zones, coordinate international trips, and liaise with investors and senior stakeholders, with Mandarin and English fluency essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as an EA/PA supporting a C-suite leader, founder or high-profile executive.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written).
• Strong organisational skills with sharp attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings and priorities across multiple time zones.
• Plan and coordinate business trips end to end, including flights, hotels, drivers, security and on-the-ground logistics.
• Travel with the CEO to offices and events in multiple markets for trips from a few days to two weeks.
• Coordinate meetings with investors, partners and senior stakeholders, often adjusting schedules on the fly.
• Handle sensitive requests and scheduling conflicts with tact and discretion.
• Support ad hoc personal and family logistics for the CEO when needed.
• Work closely with the CEO Office team, HR and Admin to keep everything running smoothly.

Skills

EA/PA experience

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

High EQ

Discretion/confidentiality

Travel readiness

Job description

Personal Assistant to Founder & CEO | Singapore

Our client is a leading global tech company with offices across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the US. They’re looking for a bilingual Executive Assistant to support the Founder & CEO directly, working within a well-established CEO Office.

This is a fast-paced, high-trust role for someone career-driven who enjoys being on the move, with around 30–40% travel.

What you’ll do

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings and priorities across multiple time zones
• Plan and coordinate business trips end to end, including flights, hotels, drivers, security and on-the-ground logistics
• Travel with the CEO to offices and events in Hong Kong, Dubai, the US and other markets, for trips of anywhere from a few days to two weeks
• Coordinate meetings with investors, partners and senior stakeholders, often adjusting schedules on the fly
• Handle sensitive requests and scheduling conflicts with tact, including politely managing meeting requests and expectations
• Support ad hoc personal and family logistics for the CEO when needed
• Work closely with the CEO Office team, HR and Admin to keep everything running smoothly

What you’ll bring

• Experience as an EA or PA supporting a C-suite leader, founder or high-profile executive
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
• Strong organisational skills and sharp attention to detail
• High EQ, with confident interpersonal skills and the ability to hold easy conversations with senior stakeholders
• Calm under pressure, adaptable and resourceful, especially when plans change quickly
• Professional and polished, with the discretion to handle confidential matters
• Able and willing to travel frequently at short notice