Executive Assistant to the CEO (Arabic Speaking)

About the role

A recruiter is partnering with a large family operating group in Dubai to hire an Executive Assistant to the CEO. The group is setting up a new family investment office, so there is real scope to grow with the business. This is a high-visibility position working directly with the CEO, acting as the first point of contact for stakeholders, partners, advisors and senior visitors, and representing the business confidently both internally and externally.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's diary, meetings, travel and priorities, anticipating needs rather than waiting to be asked
• Act as the main liaison between the CEO and internal teams, family members, external partners and stakeholders
• Prepare for and support meetings, including briefing notes, follow-ups and action tracking
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with full discretion
• Coordinate across the operating group and the new investment office, keeping the CEO's agenda moving
• Represent the business externally in a polished and professional manner
• Support ad hoc projects and special requests as the group grows

Required profile

• Early to mid-career, with proven experience as an EA, executive support or similar role
• Sharp, organised and proactive, with excellent judgement
• Very well presented and professional, with strong communication skills
• Confident dealing with senior stakeholders and external parties
• Arabic speaker (essential), with fluent English
• Based in Dubai or able to relocate; a background in a family office, family group or similar environment is welcome but not required