Executive Assistant GDS - Associate (US Nightshift)

Role summary

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The Executive Assistant GDS Associate supports EY professionals and teams in a US night-shift schedule. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong English communication, excellent organization, discretion, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, calendar management, document preparation, and virtual collaboration tools. Experience supporting executives, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, handling confidential information, and working with international stakeholders is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to manage competing priorities accurately, meet deadlines, maintain professional communication, anticipate administrative needs, and provide reliable support across time zones. Flexibility for night work, attention to detail, teamwork, and a client-service mindset are essential.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a global professional services organization providing assurance, tax, consulting, strategy, and transactions services. It operates through a worldwide network of member firms and serves clients ranging from growing businesses to multinational corporations and public-sector organizations. EY’s Global Delivery Services teams support client engagements and internal functions through shared expertise in areas such as finance, technology, research, analytics, administration, and business support. The Philippines is an important EY delivery location, with offices and teams serving colleagues and clients across international markets. EY promotes professional development, collaboration, inclusion, and the use of technology to help organizations build long-term value. Specific employment terms, benefits, and work arrangements vary by position, business unit, and local policies.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in business-process services, IT, finance, healthcare, education, tourism, and multinational shared-service centers, particularly in Metro Manila, Cebu, and emerging cities such as Davao. Workplaces commonly value courtesy, teamwork, personal relationships, and respect for hierarchy, while English is widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle ranges from fast-paced urban living in Taguig and Makati to more relaxed coastal and provincial communities. Living costs vary, with housing and commuting generally higher in central Manila. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa or permit sponsored by an employer; common routes include a 9(g) employment visa and an Alien Employment Permit, subject to current regulations. Employees should confirm requirements with the employer and Philippine authorities. Relocating workers should plan for traffic, tropical weather, healthcare access, banking, and local tax obligations.