Executive Assistant

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement. 

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

East West Bank Hong Kong Branch is looking for a talent with business planning background to provide executive administrative duties and project management supports to our Head of Asia – Global Banking & Head of Global Product Management.

The role of Executive Assistant includes several areas of key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Schedule Management

• Manage and organize the Head of Asia's schedule to ensure meetings, appointments, and events do not conflict
• Organize travel plans for the Head of Asia and regional product team, including booking flights, accommodation, and transportation.
• Coordinate with different departments to confirm meeting times and locations, and reminding of upcoming commitments

Communication Coordination

• Act as a liaison between the Head of Asia and other team members across different locations including Hong Kong, China and US, as well as external partners
• Consolidate team’s expenditures and travel/ vacation plans for Head of Asia’s review and approval
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

Administrative & Team Supports

• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing reports, and managing documentation
• Create presentation materials for meetings and ensure all relevant documents are organized and accessible.

Project Management

• Support the Head of Asia and team in managing ongoing projects, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Maintain project timelines and follow up with team members on their tasks to ensure everything stays on track.

Requirements:

• At least 10 – 15 years of related experience in banking or financial services industry is essential
• Degree in Finance/ Economics/ Business Administration/ Accounting or related discipline
• Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior management
• Strong problem-solving abilities to handle unexpected situations and find efficient solutions
• Ability to work independently, strong commercial sense, meticulous, dedicated and self-motivated
• Extremely proficient in PowerPoint presentation, preparing marketing materials and able to do research independently
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Mandarin