Executive Assistant to Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

About the role

A prominent multinational conglomerate headquartered in DIFC, Dubai, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its Chief Investment Officer (CIO) on an on-site basis. The role covers managing executive priorities, coordinating investment committee and board activities, and acting as a liaison with senior stakeholders across global investment operations. The position is full-time, based in Dubai, and requires applicants to currently reside in the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex executive calendars, meeting schedules and international travel across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate investment committee and board meetings, including preparing confidential meeting packs, agendas and executive summaries.
• Serve as a key liaison between the CIO, institutional investors, senior executives, legal advisors and board members.
• Prepare, proofread and format confidential correspondence, presentations, reports and briefing documents.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and process executive expense claims while keeping accurate administrative records.
• Support corporate governance procedures and monitor the timely completion of executive deliverables.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management or a related field.
• 7-10+ years supporting C-level executives such as CIOs, CEOs, CFOs or Managing Directors.
• Previous experience in investment banking, private equity, asset management or a large multinational conglomerate.
• Understanding of investment committee procedures, board administration and corporate governance.
• Familiarity with investment management, corporate finance and financial services operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to handle competing priorities under pressure.
• Must currently reside in Dubai; exposure to DIFC, ADGM or other financial centres is preferred.

What we offer

• Monthly all-inclusive salary of AED 25,000 plus a corporate benefits package.
• Exposure to global investment portfolios, private equity activities and strategic M&A work.