【Executive Assistant】 Chief of Staff to CMO

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable and globally minded Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to support our Chief Marketing Officer based in Tokyo. This is not a traditional assistant role. The position sits at the center of communication, coordination, and operational execution between Japan and global stakeholders.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to the CMO, helping manage strategic priorities, cross-border communication, executive operations, and stakeholder engagement across multiple regions and time zones.

This role requires exceptional bilingual communication skills in both Japanese and English, strong business maturity, high attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced international environment with professionalism and discretion.

Experience

• 3–8 years of experience supporting senior executives, leadership teams, or global business operations
• Experience in multinational, bilingual, or international business environments preferred
• Prior experience in Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Business Operations, Project Coordination, or similar roles preferred

Core Competencies

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong multitasking and prioritization capability
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools
• Comfortable preparing presentations, reports, and executive documentation
• Experience using scheduling, communication, and productivity platforms