Executive Assistant

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support a highly senior leader with responsibilities that span executive and board-level work. The role is fast-moving and varied, with priorities shifting according to business needs, stakeholder demands, travel arrangements, invoices, and other commitments. This is a position that focuses on managing the flow of the leader’s day, not just maintaining a calendar.

What the Role Involves

You will oversee a demanding and frequently changing schedule, ensuring smooth coordination between internal teams, external contacts, and competing priorities. Success in this role requires anticipating changes in advance, adjusting plans quickly, and bringing order to an environment that can change at short notice.

Strong decision-making will be essential. You will need to understand what should come first, how to arrange meetings effectively, when to decline or delay requests, and how to safeguard time while still allowing the executive to operate at full effectiveness.

The position is central to keeping daily operations running smoothly. It suits someone who is exceptionally structured, composed under pressure, and able to remain several steps ahead at all times.

The workplace is highly demanding, with a brisk pace and equally high expectations. For the right professional, it offers meaningful exposure, learning opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.

Experience and Background

This opportunity calls for more than 15 years of experience, with prior exposure to supporting C-suite or board-level leaders strongly preferred. Ideal career backgrounds include investment firms or sovereign funds, strategy consulting, tier-1 multinational companies, and government authorities or holding companies in the UAE.

Additional Details

Job Code: 5991

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree