Executive Assistant to Co-Founder

About the role

First Tech is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support its Co‑Founder. The role involves managing a complex, multi‑time‑zone schedule, handling high‑volume communications, and ensuring seamless coordination of executive priorities across internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate a multi‑time‑zone calendar, aligning executive, board, investor, and leadership commitments.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas, briefing materials, and ensure the Co‑Founder is fully prepared for each engagement.
• Manage high‑volume correspondence in Arabic and English, drafting, proofreading, translating, and reviewing executive communications, board papers, presentations, and official correspondence.
• Act as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, exercising sound judgment on competing priorities.
• Arrange board, executive, and investor meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking, action tracking, and follow‑up.
• Coordinate complex international travel, handling itineraries, visas, logistics, and briefing packs.
• Maintain relationships with senior executives, government representatives, investors, and external partners.
• Oversee executive expenses, document management, hospitality arrangements, and other administrative operations.
• Liaise with Legal, Finance, Company Secretarial, and other internal teams to ensure seamless execution of priorities.
• Handle highly sensitive business and strategic information with absolute confidentiality.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience providing high‑level executive support, preferably to senior leadership or founders.
• Exceptional discretion, professionalism, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing technology company shaping digital platforms for financial services and other industries.
• Collaborative, inclusive environment that empowers innovation and professional growth.