Senior Executive Assistant & Operations Liaison

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

Job summary

Athene, a leading asset manager, seeks an Executive Assistant to support senior business leaders with proactive problem solving, exceptional communication, and meticulous attention to detail. The role requires handling confidential information, coordinating complex travel, meetings and events, managing vendor onboarding, and supporting corporate initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong English communication, advanced MS Office skills, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or five or more years of prior experience in supporting senior business leaders and teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment; demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities – must demonstrate a proactive, positive attitude towards given tasks, plan ahead for potential issues and take appropriate action.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Role continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, a plus if proficient in Japanese as well.
• Strong attention to detail when composing and proofing materials required.
• Team-oriented and collaborative attitude is a must.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of office administrative procedures and operating standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Arrange complex travel plans and compose detailed itineraries, obtain necessary travel documents and visa coordination.
• Schedule and organize meetings, conferences and off-sites including all related logistics.
• Prepare and edit relevant materials for the executive/s, including Word Documents, and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Allocate and process expenses for business executive/s, including American Express and Out of Pocket expenses using the Concur expense management system.
• Handle recruitment coordination and logistics for new employees on the team, where required.
• Compose strategic communications on behalf of the executive/s such as letters, memos, invitations, agendas and correspondence related to all projects and on behalf of executives.
• Edit for accuracy and clarity of final copy; proofread for spelling, grammar, format for consistency and make the appropriate changes.
• Manage work priorities independently and respond to business outside of normal business hours as needed.
• Perform other related general administrative tasks for business executive/s as assigned and required.
• Use FedEx, and other services to send and track priority mail.
• Coordinate closely with team and other assistants to provide phone coverage and back-up assistance.
• Provide back-up assistance to Workplace Solutions if needed e.g. Reception, collection of mail, support food services.
• Allocation and coding of invoices using PeopleSoft system as needed.
• Facilitate vendor onboarding process.
• Active participation and support of OneApollo initiatives e.g. community and social events.

Skills

Travel planning

Meeting coordination

Document preparation

Expense management

Recruitment coordination

Business communications

Editing and proofreading

Time management

Phone coverage

Vendor onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years experience in supporting senior leaders

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Concur

PeopleSoft

Job description

Athene, a leading asset manager, seeks an Executive Assistant to support senior business leaders with proactive problem solving, exceptional communication, and meticulous attention to detail. The role requires handling confidential information, coordinating complex travel, meetings and events, managing vendor onboarding, and supporting corporate initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong English communication, advanced MS Office skills, and the