Brunswick Group

ExecutiveAssistant

Tokyo, Japan Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Executive Assistant at Brunswick Group. Skills: Executive Assistant, Calendar and Schedule Management, Travel Coordination, Meeting Preparation, Information Management, Project Coordination. Manage the operational, administrative, and coordination needs of a selection of our Business Development activities. providing support to Partners and Directors”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver high-impact outcomes; aligns work with broader organisational goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

proactive, solution-driven mindset; Anticipate problems and remain sensitive to issues that require diplomacy, while working toward swift resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Handle confidential information with utmost sensitivity and discretion

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

impeccable organizational skills, unrelenting attention to detail, proactive and agile mindset, professional and collaborative approach, ability to handle confidential information with discretion, ability to serve as a thought partner, driver of excellence in the undertaking of tasks, Practical experience with of AI productivity tools such as CoPilot and ChatGPT, Comfortable managing complex schedules across multiple time zones, Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese, interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member, Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and clients in a professional and service-oriented manner, Demonstrates discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information, project coordination and task execution capabilities, Effective multi-tasker with sharp time management and organisational skills, Maintains high attention to detail and follows through on commitments under tight deadlines, Maintains the highest standard of professionalism in all interactions and environments, Displays a proactive, solution-driven mindset and a readiness to take on new challenges, Adapts effectively in fast-paced, evolving contexts with a clear focus on results and quality, Demonstrated interest in business operations and current global affairs, Brings a strategic mindset to administrative responsibilities and aligns work with broader organisational goals

Nice to Have

familiarity with Power BI is a plus

What You'll Do.

Manage the operational

and coordination needs of a selection of our Business Development activities

providing support to Partners and Directors

Optimize the Leadership’s time by planning and coordinating schedules

anticipating any difficulties

negotiating and allocating time to priorities across multiple time zones and making sure they are in the right place at the right time

with the right information and briefing to hand

Appropriately prioritize and coordinate internal and external commitments to optimize the Leadership’s time

Coordinate briefings and gather relevant materials

making sure that the Leadership is provided with the relevant papers or briefing in advance of meetings

Able to draft documents

edit presentations and assist with other preparations of presentation materials

collaborating appropriately across teams and functions

Managing general events admin

including but not limited to invitation emails

chasing outstanding responses

filing and upkeep of the intranet and related databases

continuously looking for ways to drive efficiencies

Arrange complex international and domestic travel itineraries

visas and ground transportation

Prepare detailed travel agendas and ensure all necessary travel documentation is in order

organize and implement attendance at conferences

events and meetings for the Leadership including arranging business travels both domestic and international

Anticipate problems and remain sensitive to issues that require diplomacy

while working toward swift resolution

Understand and remain abreast of the nature of our firm’s work

how the leadership team functions and your role in facilitating that work in order to seamlessly coordinate with other teams across the firm globally

and edit correspondence

and reports as needed

Maintain accurate and up-to-date files

ensuring easy accessibility for the Leadership

Conduct research and compile information as requested to support decision-making and strategic initiatives

Keep the Leadership abreast of trends

company initiatives and events

and presentations for meetings attended by the Leadership

Record meeting minutes

follow up on action items

and ensure timely completion of tasks

Assist in coordinating special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Leadership

collaborating with cross-functional teams as necessary

Track project milestones and deadlines

providing regular updates and status reports

Handle confidential information with utmost sensitivity and discretion

Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions and communications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborating appropriately across teams and functions; seamlessly coordinate with other teams across the firm globally; collaborating with cross-functional teams as necessary; work independently and as a collaborative team member; engage with stakeholders and clients

Communication Scope

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese; interpersonal skills; professional and service-oriented manner

Process & Methodology

project coordination and task execution capabilities, Assist in coordinating special projects and initiatives, Track project milestones and deadlines, providing regular updates and status reports, acts as project manager where necessary

Full Job Description

The Opportunity Brunswick Group seeks an experienced and dedicated individual to join the team as an Executive Assistant. In this role, you will manage the operational, administrative, and coordination needs of a selection of our Business Development activities and providing support to Partners and Directors (herein called “the Leadership”). This role requires impeccable organizational skills, an unrelenting attention to detail, a proactive and agile mindset, a professional and collaborative approach and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced focused environment, will have the ability to serve as a thought partner and will be a driver of excellence in the undertaking of tasks. Key Responsibilities Calendar and Schedule Management, Meeting Preparation Optimize the Leadership’s time by planning and coordinating schedules, resolving conflicts, anticipating any difficulties, negotiating and allocating time to priorities across multiple time zones and making sure they are in the right place at the right time, with the right information and briefing to hand. Appropriately prioritize and coordinate internal and external commitments to optimize the Leadership’s time. Coordinate briefings and gather relevant materials, making sure that the Leadership is provided with the relevant papers or briefing in advance of meetings. Able to draft documents, edit presentations and assist with other preparations of presentation materials, collaborating appropriately across teams and functions. Managing general events admin, including but not limited to invitation emails, confirmation emails, chasing outstanding responses, filing and upkeep of the intranet and related databases. Also continuously looking for ways to drive efficiencies Travel Coordination Arrange complex international and domestic travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, visas and ground transportation. Prepare detailed travel agendas an

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