People First (Recruitment) Ltd

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People First (Recruitment) Ltd
Jan 02, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23247 The Skills You'll Need: Cantonese to native level, with fluent English and Mandarin. Solid PA / EA experience in a corporate environment, preferably in Banking or Finance sector Your New Salary: £40-65k depending on experience + bonus Location: Central London Job status : Permanent. Hybrid working, with 1 day WFH Report to: General Manager Executive Personal Assistant - Summary: The Executive Personal Assistant (EPA) will act as a trusted professional partner to the General Manager (GM), providing high-level administrative, coordination, and communication support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting senior executives in the banking or financial services sector, or in a corporate environment, with excellent organisational and report writing/presentation skills, discretion, and cultural awareness. Executive Personal Assistant - What You'll be Doing Each Day: Process Provide comprehensive executive support to the GM, including calendar and travel management, meeting coordination, and correspondence. Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations, and follow-up actions for internal and external meetings. Handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Liaise with internal stakeholders, Head Office in Hong Kong and key clients and peer banks on behalf of the GM. Support preparation of branch reports, management information, and governance documentation. Manage expense claims, procurement, and administrative tasks associated with the GM s office. Take the minutes for relevant committee (i.e. Executive Committee) and distribute to relevant departments. Assist with the planning and coordination of client functions, senior executive visits, and other events. Provide administrative support for strategic projects and branch initiatives as required. Review operating practices and implement improvements where necessary. Review and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents. File and retrieve documents and reference materials. Conduct research, assemble and analyse data to prepare reports and documents. Organize schedule and coordinate with relevant parties for meetings etc. Organize diary of General Manager and adhere to important tasks/deadlines. People Answer and manage incoming calls for General Manager. Receive and interact with incoming visitors. Liaise with internal staff at all levels. Interact with external clients. Coordinate with relevant parties to manage and maintain General Manager s schedules, appointments and travel arrangements Arrange and coordinate meetings and events. Monitor, respond to and distribute incoming communications. Assist with all aspects of Senior Bank delegates and their visits to the UK. Customer Acting with discretion, tact and diplomacy. To assist with any customer administrative tasks. Handle general enquiries for customers/bank. Compliance & Risk Management Comply with all applicable regulations, rules, codes, guidelines and standards set by regulators and the Bank, and carry out duties with high integrity; and Adhere to all established risk control guidelines, procedures and measures to identify, assess, report, mitigate and monitor the risks involved in the day-to-day work. Executive Personal Assistant - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Native level of spoken and written Cantonese, with fluent English and Mandarin Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior executives, preferably within banking or financial services but not essential Degree-qualified (Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline preferred) Highly organized, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Good attention to details Strong interpersonal skills and confidence when liaising with senior stakeholders across different time zones and cultures High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experienced in preparing executive documents and reports Experienced in using Power BI, Tableau or AI tools/software is preferred Professional, polished, and reliable. Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to anticipate needs and act independently Calm under pressure, adaptable, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Collaborative and culturally sensitive, with a respectful and discreet working style Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First (Recruitment) Ltd
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 22920 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin and English fluent. Solid banking experience in Project Finance sector and can bring in new local contacts. Your New Salary: £85-135k depending on seniority (candidates from middle to senior level are being considered) Job status: Permanent. Hybrid working, with 1 day WFH Location: London Report to: Head of Corporate Banking Project Finance Manager - Summary: The role's primary responsibility is to lead/head up Project Finance deals The position will look to grow a project finance book sourcing transactions from the primary and secondary market. Project Finance Manager - What You'll be Doing: Strategic Leadership To develop and implement the branches project finance strategy aligned with the branch goals To provide guidance on project feasibility, funding structure and investment opportunities Financing and Investment Oversight To lead structuring, negotiation and execution of complex project financing deals To oversee preparations (outsourced) of financial models, forecasts and support financing decisions. Team Development To build and maintain relationships with other financial institutions and funding partners. To foster an environment if knowledge sharing with the wider Corporate Banking Department Financial Planning and Analysis To identify, assess and mitigate financial risks To ensure compliance with branch policies and procedures and regulatory requirements Risk Management and Compliance Develop branch Project Finance policies and procedures Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes to assess their impact on project finance strategies. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the main representative for Project Finance for the branch. To deliver high level presentations internally and externally. Project Finance Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent Mandarin and English; Solid UK experience in Project Finance sector; Able to bring in new local business / contacts; Good experience in Financial Planning and Analysis Experience in Strategic Leadership, Financing and Investment Oversight Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
People First (Recruitment) Ltd City, Liverpool
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23244 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin and English fluent, Experience in international education, student exchanges, or cultural programme coordination and management. Your New Salary: Up to 30k (Depending on the experience) Permanent Office based initially, with Flexible hybrid working opportunities once passed probation. Start: ASAP Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Working hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (with 1 hour lunch break) Location: Liverpool Mandarin speaking Travel Programme Coordinator - What You'll be Doing: Liaise with existing accounts and develop new accounts through sales outlets or trade referrals Create and deliver tailored sales presentations to meet client needs Provide daily feedback to the Chief Operating Officer using internal systems Resolve customer queries by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations Assist with onboarding new employees, schools, and partners Research, source, and manage new suppliers Assist with the documentation and organisation of international school trips Plan and deliver leadership delegations and school trips, including creating itineraries, proposals, budgets, and reservations Negotiate and manage contracts with Chinese agents and partners Maintain detailed records of key contacts and prospects Support sales calls to secure and close deals Develop and manage key relationships with sales partners, schools, and government bodies to enhance productivity and build long-term partnerships Mandarin speaking Travel Programme Coordinator - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Computer literacy across multiple sales and workflow platforms, such as Monday,com, WeChat, Zoom, Microsoft 365, and HubSpot Strong financial and commercial acumen, with excellent data analysis skills and attention to detail Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills A target-driven approach with the ability to exceed KPIs A proactive, relationship-focused mindset to build sustainable partnerships Strong organisational and multitasking skills to deliver high-quality results under pressure The ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and shifting priorities Fluency in both English and Mandarin Flexibility to travel between China and the UK A valid visa permitting full-time work in the UK, with a minimum of 2 years remaining (if not a UK citizen). Preferred Experience Sales and/or PR roles in the overseas education, travel, and/or events sectors Operational and account management experience Experience with budget preparation and management A degree in a business-related field Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.