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Executive Assistant

Philippines BDO Unibank, Inc. PHP 35,000–PHP 60,000 per month*
Job Description

The Executive Assistant supports senior executives by managing calendars, meetings, correspondence, travel arrangements, reports, records, and confidential information. Requirements typically include a bachelor's degree, strong organization and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools, sound judgment, and relevant administrative experience, preferably in banking or a corporate environment. The candidate is expected to be discreet, dependable, detail-oriented, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities under pressure. Professional behavior, excellent follow-through, flexibility, and the ability to work with internal departments and external stakeholders are important for success.

Company Info

BDO Unibank, Inc. is one of the Philippines’ largest universal banks and a major financial institution in Southeast Asia. Headquartered in Makati City, it provides a broad range of services including personal and commercial banking, deposits, loans, credit cards, remittances, investment banking, wealth management, trust services, and digital banking. BDO serves individuals, businesses, institutions, and government-related clients through an extensive branch, ATM, and digital network. The bank is part of the SM Group, one of the country’s largest conglomerates. Its corporate environment generally emphasizes customer service, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, teamwork, and professional development. An Executive Assistant at BDO would typically support senior leadership and handle sensitive information in a structured, fast-paced banking setting.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in banking, business services, technology, healthcare, education, tourism, and outsourcing. Manila and nearby Makati, Taguig, and Quezon City are the main corporate centers, while Cebu and Davao also have growing employment markets. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, respectful, and relationship-driven, with English widely used in business. Lifestyle costs vary: Metro Manila offers extensive dining, shopping, and entertainment but has traffic and higher housing costs; provincial and island locations are more relaxed and often cheaper. Foreign nationals generally need an appropriate work visa or permit, usually arranged with employer support, while visitors cannot legally work. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, health insurance, deposits, and document processing. The country has a tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and diverse food, but seasonal typhoons and flooding should be considered.

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