EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (DUBAI)

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – Strategic ProjectsSingle Family Office | DubaiA single family office is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant with approximately 5 to 8+ years’ experience, combined with strong project management capability, to support senior leadership in a broad and evolving role.This is not a traditional EA position. Alongside high-level executive support, the successful candidate will coordinate strategic projects, manage key priorities and act as a central point of contact across internal teams, advisers, investors and portfolio companies.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-level support to senior leadership, including diary, meetings, travel and priorities.Coordinate strategic projects, timelines, deliverables and stakeholder actions.Prepare meeting materials, presentations, reports and briefing documents.Attend selected meetings, capture decisions and ensure follow-up.Support investment, portfolio-company and business development initiatives.Liaise with advisers, investors, service providers and senior stakeholders.Improve internal processes, reporting and organisational efficiency.Take ownership of ad hoc projects and increasingly broader business responsibilities.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics OR a related discipline. A recognised project management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2 would be advantageous. Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.ExperienceApproximately 5 to 8+ years’ senior EA or Executive Business Partner experience.Strong project management experience.Experience supporting senior executives, Partners, Founders or C-suite leadership.Investment management, private equity, financial services or professional services experience preferred.Highly organised, commercially aware, discreet and proactive.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.Career ProgressionThe role is designed to expand beyond traditional executive support. As the individual develops a deeper understanding of the firm and demonstrates strong commercial judgement, they will take on increasing responsibility for strategic initiatives, business coordination and execution, with the potential to develop into a Chief of Staff role over the longer term.