Executive and Personal Assistant (Family Office) - Hybrid in Hong Kong at Hermessi LLC

Our client, a family office, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support its CEO. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.

This role is known for its exceptional productivity demands, where a keen eye for detail and commitment to quality are essential. While it can be demanding, it offers significant rewards. You may occasionally find it challenging, yet it provides a unique opportunity to engage in high-level discussions with executives and glean insights from the very best in the field.

Daily responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day administration while supporting accounting, bookkeeping, and fund operation work.

Manage contracts, service provider agreements, and internal documentation

Liaise with external service providers on monthly bookkeeping, preparation of management accounts, and annual company audits

Coordinate with custodians, fund administrators, auditors, legal advisers, and other service providers on routine fund operations matters

Assist with fund and bank account opening and KYC/AML documentation

Support investor onboarding, respond to basic investor enquiries, and maintain onboarding records

Handling personal matters for the CEO

Managing household staff - helpers and drivers schedules and performance management

Assisting with any house renovation or maintenance projects

Arranging family gatherings, children, holidays and parties

Running errands for management when required

Requirements & Qualifications

Diploma or above in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

At least 5 years’ relevant experience in an administrative or operations role

Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; Mandarin fluency is required

Working knowledge of basic accounting and financial reporting principles

Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proactive, reliable, and highly committed, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Are energized by their capacity to create an impact and are fueled by a genuine desire to aid others

Super detail oriented

Demonstrate trustworthiness and reliability in their actions.

Display the ability to tackle intricate problems while offering imaginative solutions.

Take pride in the caliber of their work and continuously strive for improvement.

Nurture a strong appetite for learning and personal development.

Possess deep emotional and social intelligence.

Understand how to use ChatGPT AI tools to increase their productivity

Working knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides) and modern productivity and project management tools/apps (e.g., Monday, Notion, CRMs)

Why Join Us:

Paid training

Performance and impact-based cash bonuses

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Our core values:

We are here to develop long-term relationships - We prioritize fostering enduring connections with Executives, equally as important creating a community with other EAs to build a sense of belonging.

Highest quality of service, scale our clients productivity and accomplishing their goals - Our focus is on delivering top-quality service, boosting client productivity, and ensuring Executives achieve their goals. We want to be the Ritz Carlton of EAs.

Hyper-focused on continuous up-skilling, unlock human potential to its fullest - We are dedicated to continuous training, not only the EA, but also the Executive as well.

Communication is oxygen - clear and open communication is vital to our success, enabling understanding and collaboration.

Our commitment to the people who work with us

Paid bootcamp training and shadowing

Work with coach/team leader to constantly improve output and service

1 to 1 relationship with executive, additional execs cost more (you get paid more as well) and needs your approval

Continuous training on tools, processes, AI prompting, and more

For eligible EAs, path to become promoted to Chief of Staff for the Executive

12 days PTO, but following executive’s holidays

Performance and impact-based cash bonuses

A culture that values warmth, helping each other, and ensuring each other’s success, the opposite of the toxic BPO culture.

Internal friendly community meetups and workshops to network with your peers

Annual salary increases

Application and Training Process

Due to the overwhelming number of candidates we receive (in the thousands), we try our best to speak with each and everyone of you. It is competitive, so work hard to stand out. Here is our process:

Proceed to an online assessment of your judgment, EA skills, communications, and attention to detail. (60 mins)

Engage in a live task evaluation. (50 mins)

Advance to the final interview stage. (60 mins)

Undertake a comprehensive three-week self-guided training program.

Depending on your experience, participate in a one-week shadowing experience alongside another Executive Assistant.

Spend an intensive one-week training period working directly with the CEO of Hermessi.

Enter the candidate pool to be proposed to C-level executives

Be paired with a C-level Executive to embark on your professional journey.

Tips

Even if you do not know the answers, that is ok! Show us your attitude and mindset, and how hard you work. We recruit for attitude, mindset, and persistence

Pay attention to details in the entire process

Do not be afraid to ask questions about anything

When the opportunity arises, go above and beyond what is being asked for, that is what an EA does for their clients!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter explaining why they are suited for this role.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, innovative team, we can't wait to meet you.

Please click here to apply:

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