Head of Admin & EA to CEO – Insurance

Calling for a highly organised, proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO who will also serve as Head of Admin!
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO who will also serve as the Head of Administration. This dual-role position requires strong executive support capabilities combined with leadership in managing administrative operations across the organisation.
The ideal candidate will act as a trusted partner to the CEO, ensuring efficient daily operations, while also driving administrative excellence, governance, and workplace effectiveness in a regulated insurance environment.

Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Assistant to CEO
  • Provide high-level executive support to the CEO, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
  • Take accurate, concise, and professional meeting minutes, capturing key discussions, decisions, and action items
  • Prepare and review correspondence, reports, presentations, and board materials
  • Act as a point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, including regulators, partners, and senior management
  • Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
  • Coordinate executive meetings, including Board and senior leadership meetings, and ensure timely follow-ups
  • Track key business priorities and ensure timely execution of action items
2. Head of Administration
  • Oversee all administrative and office operations, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and service quality
  • Lead and manage the administration team (office services, facilities, procurement, reception, etc.)
  • Develop and implement administrative policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks
  • Manage office facilities, vendor relationships, and contracts (e.g., leasing, maintenance, office services)
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and health & safety standards
  • Drive cost optimisation initiatives and monitor administrative budgets
  • Oversee business continuity planning (BCP) for office operations
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
  • 8–12 years of experience, with at least 5+ years as an Executive Assistant to C-suite level and 3+ years in administration or office management leadership.
  • Experience in insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industries is preferred.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities
  • Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Insurance
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Insurance
Ref:
1288385

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kathy Ching, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: +85222307449

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