Business Management Associate

About the role

The Business Management Associate provides comprehensive executive, administrative and operational support to the COO, ensuring smooth office operations, stakeholder communications and governance processes within a global banking network.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the COO’s calendar, coordinate meetings, resolve conflicts and ensure optimal time allocation for strategic priorities.
• Oversee inbox handling, draft responses, prioritize urgent matters and maintain confidentiality.
• Arrange travel, itineraries and vendor liaison while complying with corporate travel policies.
• Organise events ranging from leadership meetings to large conferences, handling logistics, budgets and vendor management.
• Prepare documentation for high‑level meetings, synthesize insights and support decision‑making.

Required profile

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Proven stakeholder management experience, working diplomatically with senior executives across cultures.
• Experience in governance, board meeting coordination and compliance documentation in regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; prior executive assistance or coordination experience preferred.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
• Familiarity with emerging productivity platforms such as Copilot
• Fluency in English; Arabic considered an asset

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with the Fair Pay Charter
• Comprehensive benefits covering retirement, medical, life insurance and flexible voluntary options
• Generous leave entitlements including parental, sabbatical and volunteering leave
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work‑life balance
• Wellbeing programmes, mental health resources and continuous learning opportunities