Administrative Assistant

A LEADING GLOBAL INDEPENDENT BROKER

Howden is a leading global insurance intermediary group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it provides insurance, reinsurance and underwriting services and solutions to clients ranging from private individuals to the largest multinational companies.

The Group operates in 56 countries in Europe, the USA, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand, employs over 24,000 people and manages premiums totalling USD 51 billion on behalf of its clients.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Client Officer (CCO), playing a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a globally recognised organisation, working closely with senior leadership within Hong Kong Office and gaining valuable exposure to business operations.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Hong Kong CEO and CCO.
• Manage calendars, coordinate internal/external meetings, and support business activities, including venue booking and preparation of materials.
• Arrange travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, and transportation as required.
• Handle expense management, invoice processing and approvals.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including data entry, correspondence management etc.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

• Diploma or above in related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a similar capacity. Prior exposure in the insurance industry is an advantage
• Some marketing experience is a plus but not essential
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence communicating comfortably with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of reliability and attention to detail

Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits – including free beverage in workplace, competitive compensation, birthday leave, employee stock options and more – but we know you expect all that.

What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

Howden starts with people – a culture driving force in our work, pushing us to create a company we’re proud of. One that leverages the power of insurance to shape a better future, for our clients and our communities.

Our culture:

People first

We have seen time and again that when we give our teams the space to perform and the support to grow, our clients reap the rewards.

Diversity & Inclusion

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join Howden has been and will continue to be key. If you are interested in the above role, please send your Curriculum Vitae with full career details, availability, current and expected salary to us.

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