EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO PRINCIPAL – DUBAI, UAE
AED 35,000–45,000 per month + benefits
Our client is seeking an exceptional Arabic and English-speaking Executive Assistant to support a highly respected UHNW Principal with an international portfolio of businesses, investments and properties.
This is a rare opportunity for a polished, commercially minded Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and can seamlessly manage both strategic business support and high-level private affairs with absolute discretion.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing comprehensive 1:1 support to the Principal
• Complex diary, meeting and schedule management across multiple time zones
• Coordinating international travel, visas, itineraries and logistics
• Managing correspondence, emails and confidential communications in both Arabic and English
• Liaising with CEOs, family offices, legal advisers, banks and external stakeholders
• Supporting multiple businesses across different sectors
• Overseeing global residential property administration across Europe and the USA
• Coordinating contractors, property managers and household staff internationally
• Preparing reports, presentations and board documentation
• Tracking projects and ensuring deadlines are met
• Managing sensitive and confidential information with complete discretion
• Acting as a trusted gatekeeper and right hand to the Principal
Candidate Requirements
• Fluent Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience supporting a UHNW individual, CEO, Chairman or Family Office Principal
• Previous experience within the UAE or GCC
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills
• Highly proactive with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to anticipate needs and work with minimal direction
• Experienced managing international travel and complex global schedules
• Professional, discreet and calm under pressure
• Strong Microsoft Office and presentation skills
Package
• Salary: AED 35,000–45,000 per month (dependent on experience)
• Dubai-based
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to work with an international UHNW Principal and dynamic global businesses