Executive Assistant – Corporate Finance

About the role

Black Pearl Consult is recruiting an Executive Assistant for a corporate finance department in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role provides high-level administrative and operational support to senior stakeholders, coordinating executive activities, preparing presentations and reports, and keeping departmental operations running smoothly. It suits a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with substantial administrative experience, preferably in financial services or investment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings and conference calls; coordinate business travel, itineraries and logistics
• Handle departmental correspondence and support internal meetings, external engagements and special events
• Help prepare Investment Committee presentations, departmental reports and other business documentation, and review them for completeness and consistency
• Maintain accurate departmental records, databases and documentation, keeping them current and well organized
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and represent the department professionally in all communications
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and monitor schedules and deadlines

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Law or a related discipline
• At least 10 years of administrative experience, preferably in financial services, investment management, corporate finance or a similar environment
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic is an advantage
• Strong organization, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Discretion, courtesy and professionalism with senior stakeholders

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with presentation tools and managing databases and records
• Ability to compile reports and prepare professional business documentation