To cope with the need of our Investment Bank client, we are seeking for high caliber candidates for the following position

Primary Responsibilities:

Admin assistant for the senior cash equities management team (Head of Asia Ex Sales, Head of APAC Client Trading and Execution, COO Asian Asian Cash Equities)

• Scheduing meetings and organising diaries
• Travel arrangements and intineriary
• Expense processing
• Legal documents handling/processing

Business Management

• Ad hoc analyses of the market and Company performance
• Updating credentials and pitchbook
• Understand global headcount movements and track changes
• Maintenance of management information databases Neo interactions
• Assisting in preparation of presentationsProvide data and commentary for weekly performance review
• Co-ordinate data / information requests from the regions
• New hire approval tracking
• Processing of vendor invoices
• Preparing documentation for processes
• SSHK review process

Requirements:

• University graduate from a recognized institution, with 1 to 2 years of experience in a financial markets\business management
• Demonstrate the highest level of ethics
• Be a self-starter, with initiative, energy, commitment and eagerness to learn
• Flexibility, adaptability to different working styles and open to ideas from others
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Have confidence to discuss tasks and deliverables with line manager and other teams described above
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people from all backgrounds and cultures, in all time zones around the world
• Confidence to share ideas
• Apply skills to manage tasks as efficiently as possible
• Strong communication skills - Excellent written and spoken Englis
• Speak Mandarin or Cantonese. Read\write capability an added advantage
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills. Knowledge of VBA an added advantage
• Data manipulation & analysis. Proven track record of working on large and complex data sets.
• Information gathering and people co-ordination
• Excellent time management 
• Attention to detail
• Fast learner
• Resourcefulness and ability to find answers and resolve problems on their own

Communication and impact:

• Speaks clearly and succinctly 
• Conveys a positive image of self, team when interacting with others
• Ability to provide clear, concise and regular status updates on tasks delegated to them

Teamwork:

• Keeps relevant people informed of progress at appropriate level and regularity

Planning & organizing:

• Ability to prioritize (or seek prioritization for) tasks
• Identifies resources needed to complete tasks using organizational skills to manage their workload effectively
• Escalates issues appropriately
• Meets deadlines

Drive & Commitment:

• Positive, energetic and ‘can do’ attitude
• Results oriented
• Responsive, quick to act
• Prepares for meetings
• Understands where they can make a difference and add value

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