Executive Assistant, Investment
Temasek Holdings
New York, NY
Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a net portfolio value of S$434 billion (US$324) as at 31 March 2025.
Our Purpose “So Every Generation Prospers” guides us to make a difference for today’s and future generations.
Operating on commercial principles, we seek to deliver sustainable returns over the long term.
We have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Singapore in Asia; and Brussels, London, Mexico City, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Washington, DC outside Asia.
Job Details
Working arrangement: Hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day remote)
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per annum excluding additional incentives (final salary will be determined based on various factors such as experience and qualifications)
Responsibilities
Executive Support:
- Full diary management for senior professionals (e.g. meetings, conference call, and video conferences both internally and externally)
- Arranging international and domestic travel (flights, hotels, cars, etc.)
- Preparation and set up for external meetings in conference rooms
- Completing corporate card and out of pocket expenses for professionals
Assist in Office Management
- Point of contact for building management team; responsible for raising issues and arranging building repairs with them when necessary, and for finance matters for suppliers
- Ensure the smooth running of office: reception duties, kitchen, cleaning staff, security, building maintenance, post
- Supplier onboarding, purchase order management and manage supplier invoice payments
- Manage seating throughout the office including for overseas visitors
- Responsible for finding effective and speedy solutions when issues arise
- Point person for new joiner; provide guidance on policies/procedures and liaising with IT on set-up
- Order and maintain sufficient stock levels of kitchen, meeting room, and office supplies
- Negotiate best terms in new contracts and renewals (insurance policies, supplier contracts, etc.)
- Organize socials, meetings and events (e.g. book venues, organize catering, meeting room set-up/clean-up)
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of office manager/ administrative assistant experience, ideally within Financial Services industry
- Preferably a Bachelors degree
- Experience working for a global team and working across different time zones
- Proficient in Advanced MS Office including Word, MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must be a team player with a proactive attitude, takes initiative and has ability to work without supervision
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills at all levels
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities, often with tight deadlines
- Knowledge of Workday for processing expenses is a plus
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship