Executive Assistant, APAC

Fitch Solutions is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to the APAC Head of Commercial based out of our Singapore office.

Fitch Solutions is a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. It informs investment strategies, strengthens risk management capabilities and helps identify strategic opportunities. Its analysts, lawyers, journalists and economists offer in-depth views on credit markets/risk and individual credits, ESG, developed and emerging markets, and industry sectors. Fitch Solutions is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in over 30 countries. Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

By becoming a part of the Fitch Solutions team, you will join a group of colleagues delivering critical data, insightful research, and comprehensive analytics that empower clients to make informed decisions. You'll work in a dynamic environment where innovation is encouraged, and collaboration is key to developing solutions that address the evolving needs of global markets. With a portfolio of best-in-class, award winning brands, we offer you the opportunity to advance your career while contributing to a company known for its expertise and commitment to excellence.

About the Team

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant, based in Singapore, to provide full support to the Managing Director, APAC Head of Commercial, covering the responsibilities outlined below. You will also support other Managing Directors in the APAC leadership team, including travel arrangements, expense claims and other administrative support as needed.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Manage Complex Calendars: Proactively manage busy calendars, coordinate meetings across multiple time zones, resolve scheduling conflicts and help prioritise competing demands.
• Coordinate Travel: Arrange domestic and international business travel, including flights, accommodation, itineraries, visa requirements where applicable, and changes to travel plans when required.
• Manage Expenses: Prepare and submit expense claims, reconcile receipts and follow up on outstanding information in line with company policy.
• Coordinate Meetings and Leadership Activities: Organise internal and external meetings, and support leadership meetings, presentations, briefing materials, team events and other APAC leadership activities. Track agreed actions and follow up with relevant stakeholders where required.
• Support Senior Stakeholders: Work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders across APAC and globally, helping coordinate communication and follow-up between executives and relevant teams, while acting with professionalism and discretion.
• Coordinate Administrative Projects: Independently manage administrative activities or projects involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring actions are completed accurately and on time.
• Take Initiative and Solve Problems: Anticipate executive needs, identify scheduling or administrative issues and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Provide Broader EA Support: Support other Managing Directors in the APAC leadership team, including arranging business travel, managing expense claims and providing other administrative support as needed.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Handle sensitive business and employee information with a high level of discretion and professional judgement.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• At least 5 years of relevant Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives or multiple senior leaders.
• Proven experience managing complex calendars and international travel across different time zones.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a regional or international organisation, ideally across APAC.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem solving, with the confidence to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders across different countries and cultures.
• Experience using travel and expense management systems, and comfort using AI-enabled tools to work more efficiently.

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day—supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations, helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. We’re looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment—or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 

In Singapore, we follow the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices. We consider all candidates fairly and based on merit, including their skills, experience and ability to do the job, regardless of age, nationality, sex, marital status, pregnancy, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability or mental health condition.

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