Executive Assistant, Real Estate, Korea (18 Months Contract)

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 locations around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Real Estate
The Real Estate (RE) arm of GIC invests in real estate and real estate-related assets outside of Singapore. We manage a well-diversified portfolio covering over 40 countries in property sectors such as offices, retail, hotels, residential, industrial, niche sectors and companies. We were an early entrant among institutional investors in real estate including traditional private real estate (brick-and-mortar assets), public equities, real estate investment trusts, and real estate-related debt instruments.

The Korea Real Estate team is looking for a suitable candidate to join the team as an Executive Assistant for fixed contract period of 18 months. This role will report to the Head, RE Korea, to provide secretarial / administrative support to our Seoul office.

What will you do as an Executive Assistant?

• Schedule and arrange meetings with both internal and external counterparties
• Provide general support to visitors and reception assistance
• Arrange business trips, including booking flights, accommodation, and coordinating travel itineraries
• Undertake administrative duties such as administering claims, managing office and pantry supplies, handling domestic/international courier, filing/printing/scanning documents, and other standard administrative tasks
• Provide basic IT support and administer system accesses
• Organize team and departmental social events
• Support administrative matters and assist in the collation and organization of information/data

 
What Qualifications or Skills Should You Possess in This Role?
To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Proficiency in using the standard suite of Microsoft tools
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant; prior industry experience in real estate is a plus
• Strong interpersonal capabilities, along with good verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills, detail orientation, and effective time management abilities
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task efficiently
• A proactive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn
• The ability to quickly develop a thorough knowledge of the organization
• The ability to work with limited direction from senior professionals and make sound judgments independently

Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer
GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please email grphrodtaops@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.

Learn More
Learn more about our Real Estate Department here: https://gic.careers/group/real-estate