Admin Assistant (Bilingual: Korean & English)
Hays
Hong Kong
Full time
Permanent
On-site
Competitive
About the job
Location
Seoul
About the Firm
Our client is a leading global Private Equity firm with a strong presence across Asia, managing significant capital and investing across multiple asset classes. The firm is known for its high-performance culture, long-term investment philosophy, and collaborative, international environment.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Admin Assistant to provide high-level support to senior investment professionals. This role requires outstanding organisational skills, strong judgment, absolute discretion, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Fluency in Korean and English is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
Experience & Skills
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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.
Seoul
About the Firm
Our client is a leading global Private Equity firm with a strong presence across Asia, managing significant capital and investing across multiple asset classes. The firm is known for its high-performance culture, long-term investment philosophy, and collaborative, international environment.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Admin Assistant to provide high-level support to senior investment professionals. This role requires outstanding organisational skills, strong judgment, absolute discretion, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Fluency in Korean and English is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Provide comprehensive admin support to senior investment professionals, including complex calendar management across multiple time zones
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, visas, and detailed itineraries
- Act as a trusted gatekeeper, managing communications and prioritising competing demands
- Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and correspondence as required
- Liaise with internal teams, portfolio companies, investors, and external advisors across Asia, Europe, and the US
- Support bilingual/trilingual communications in Korean and English, and Japanese where required
- Assist with coordination of board meetings, investment committee meetings, and investor-related activities
- Manage expenses, invoices, and administrative processes accurately and efficiently
- Maintain confidential records, contact databases, and filing systems
- Provide ad hoc support on projects, events, and office initiatives as needed
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 4 years' experience as an Executive Assistant or any administrative supporting role, ideally within financial services firms
- Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to anticipate needs, problem-solve independently, and manage priorities with minimal supervision
- Fluent in Korean and English (written and spoken) - mandatory
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
- Calm, resilient, and solutions-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills with confidence to interact with senior stakeholders
- Flexible, proactive, and comfortable working across cultures and time zones
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV
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.