Executive Assistant to CEO (DIFC, Dubai)

About the role

The company, a growing investment fund based in the Dubai International Financial Centre, seeks a full‑time Executive Assistant to support its CEO. The role combines executive support in Dubai with coordination of UK‑related payroll and administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, appointments, travel arrangements and correspondence.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on actions.
• Support company secretarial and corporate administration activities, maintaining corporate records.
• Handle UK‑based payroll processing, employee administration and liaise with UK service providers.
• Maintain accurate UK employee, payroll and administrative records and coordinate related invoices.
• Assist with DIFC‑related corporate and administrative matters as required.

Required profile

• Mandatory prior professional experience working in the United Kingdom, including familiarity with UK payroll and employee administration.
• Previous experience providing direct administrative support to a senior executive (CEO, Managing Director, Chairman).
• Experience working within the DIFC or a regulated financial‑services environment is highly beneficial.
• Strong organizational, time‑management and confidentiality skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Practical experience with UK payroll processing and employee administration.
• Company secretarial duties such as preparing agendas, taking minutes and maintaining corporate records.
• Familiarity with DIFC corporate and administrative practices.