Personal Assistant to COO (UAE National)

About the role

The Personal Assistant will support the Chief Operating Officer of Wholesale Risk and Banking across the UAE and EMEA. Based in Dubai, the role provides comprehensive executive, administrative and operational assistance, ensuring the COO’s office runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the COO’s calendar, schedule meetings, resolve conflicts and ensure optimal time allocation for governance, regulatory and leadership engagements.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, visas, accommodation and itineraries for domestic and international trips.
• Organise and support events, town‑halls, and stakeholder meetings, handling venue bookings, virtual‑meeting technology and required materials.
• Monitor and triage the COO’s inbox, draft responses, flag urgent matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare briefing documents, meeting minutes, presentations and synthesize key insights for high‑level discussions.
• Maintain governance and data‑protection compliance across all communications and activities.

Required profile

• UAE national with the right to work in the UAE.
• Proactive, highly organised and able to anticipate the needs of senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of discretion.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and adoption of digital tools.

Required skills