I am an experienced Executive Assistant with 20+ years supporting C-suite, senior executives, and investment professionals across global financial institutions. I excel at complex calendar management, international travel coordination, expense administration, client meeting logistics, and high-level conference coordination, always delivering discretion and efficiency in fast-paced environments. In my roles across Nomura Singapore, Capital Group, UBS, Morgan Stanley, and Visa, I’ve built a track record of seamless operational support, strong stakeholder relationships, and reliable onboarding/offboarding processes. I’m proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Bloomberg, FactSet, Reuters, and collaboration tools like Zoom and Teams, and I pride myself on turning complex schedules into clear, actionable plans that let leaders focus on strategy.

Sue Abdullah

I am an experienced Executive Assistant with 20+ years supporting C-suite, senior executives, and investment professionals across global financial institutions. I excel at complex calendar management, international travel coordination, expense administration, client meeting logistics, and high-level conference coordination, always delivering discretion and efficiency in fast-paced environments. In my roles across Nomura Singapore, Capital Group, UBS, Morgan Stanley, and Visa, I’ve built a track record of seamless operational support, strong stakeholder relationships, and reliable onboarding/offboarding processes. I’m proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Bloomberg, FactSet, Reuters, and collaboration tools like Zoom and Teams, and I pride myself on turning complex schedules into clear, actionable plans that let leaders focus on strategy.

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I am an experienced Executive Assistant with 20+ years supporting C-suite, senior executives, and investment professionals across global financial institutions. I excel at complex calendar management, international travel coordination, expense administration, client meeting logistics, and high-level conference coordination, always delivering discretion and efficiency in fast-paced environments.

In my roles across Nomura Singapore, Capital Group, UBS, Morgan Stanley, and Visa, I’ve built a track record of seamless operational support, strong stakeholder relationships, and reliable onboarding/offboarding processes. I’m proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Bloomberg, FactSet, Reuters, and collaboration tools like Zoom and Teams, and I pride myself on turning complex schedules into clear, actionable plans that let leaders focus on strategy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Secretary at Nomura Singapore Ltd
December 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Supported Head of IBD Asia Pacific, MDs, EVPs, VPs, and an Analyst. Coordinated client meetings, internal briefings, and executive schedules across multiple time zones. Managed international travel, visa arrangements, and itineraries. Oversaw onboarding and offboarding processes. Organized in-person and virtual meetings, room bookings and external venue coordination. Maintained accurate expense records and processed claims. Assisted with recruitment scheduling and stakeholder liaison.
Executive Senior Coordinator at Capital Group
June 1, 2006 - September 30, 2023
Supported 3 senior leaders: 2 Senior Partners /Portfolio Managers (one also a Board of Director member) and a Vice President Analyst, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. Managed complex calendars, international travel, and visa arrangements. Provided key insights for executive trips and quarterly earnings calls using Bloomberg, FactSet, and Reuters. Organized virtual meetings (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), ensuring successful technical execution. Administered invoices and expenses, ensuring timely reimbursement and compliance. Served as the primary liaison for stakeholders, fostering strong relationships. Managed staff onboarding/offboarding processes.
Secretary (Night Shift) at Union Bank of Switzerland ( UBS )
October 1, 2004 - May 31, 2006
Provided secretarial support to the IBD Department, managed expenses, travel, logistic and performing various administrative tasks.
Secretary at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co
May 1, 1997 - April 30, 2001
Provided high-level secretarial support to the Executive Director, Vice Presidents, Analysts, and Research Associates, managing global travel, diary scheduling, and expense reimbursement. Coordinated high-profile conferences, supporting seamless communication and collaboration between internal teams and stakeholders. Managed correspondence and document preparation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and initiatives. Leveraged financial systems (Bloomberg, FactSet, Reuters) to prepare executive business trip itineraries and meeting packs.
Secretary (Temporary)
August 1, 1996 - April 30, 1997
Provided secretarial support managed expenses, travel, and performing various administrative tasks.
Secretary at Visa International
June 1, 1993 - June 30, 1996
Provided comprehensive administrative support to two Country Managers, managing calendars, travel arrangements, expenses, and event logistics. Played a key role in organizing quarterly regional seminars and ensuring seamless communication between departments. Collaborated with marketing and member services to enhance operational efficiency, contributing to successful stakeholder engagement.
Secretary at Silicon Compilations Technology Pte Ltd
November 1, 1990 - November 30, 1992
Provided secretarial support to the GM and team, coordinating travel and administrative tasks. Prepared statistics, presentations, and reports.

Education

Certificate in Better Emails & Letters at British Council
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2026
Certificate in Business Writing Skills at British Council
January 1, 1997 - January 31, 2026
Certificate in Business Writing Skills at National Productivity Board
January 1, 1992 - January 31, 2026

Qualifications

NLP Coach Certification
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2026
Timeline Therapy Practitioner Training
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2026
Associate Practitioner of NLP Professional
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2026
Hypnotherapist Training
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2026
Advance Training Technique - Secretarial Course
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990
GCE O Levels Certificate
January 1, 1988 - January 31, 2026
Certified NLP Coach
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2026
Timeline Therapy Practitioner Training
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2026
Associate Practitioner of NLP Professional
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2026
Hypnotherapist Training
January 1, 2021 - January 31, 2026
Certificate in Better Emails & Letters
January 1, 2008 - January 31, 2026
Certificate in Business Writing Skills
January 1, 1997 - January 31, 2026
Certificate in Business Writing Skills
January 1, 1992 - January 31, 2026
Advanced Training Technique - Secretarial Course
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990
GCE O Levels Certificate
January 1, 1988 - January 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services