Senior Executive Assistant to Global Managing Partner

About the role

As a Senior Executive Assistant based in Kearney’s Dubai office, you will provide high‑level administrative support to the Global Managing Partner (GMP). The role blends meticulous executive assistance with strategic judgment, enabling the GMP to focus on leadership and client responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the GMP’s complex global calendar and travel arrangements, balancing strategic priorities, client commitments and time‑zone considerations.
• Prepare detailed travel packs, briefing materials, agendas, talking points and background research for meetings and trips.
• Act as a trusted gatekeeper, prioritising requests, resolving conflicts and protecting the GMP’s time.
• Oversee expense reporting, credit‑card reconciliations, invoice processing and related financial records.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end logistics for leadership, client, global and board meetings, including venues, technology, materials and follow‑up actions.
• Collaborate with a second EA in another time zone to ensure seamless handovers and continuity of support.
• Liaise with Finance, HR, IT and other support teams to resolve administrative issues.
• Provide occasional support to the Chief of Staff while maintaining primary accountability to the GMP.

Required profile

• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to build rapport at all organisational levels.
• High degree of discretion, trustworthiness and proactive problem‑solving.
• Strong organisational talent with the capacity to anticipate needs and identify risks and opportunities.
• Willingness to explore AI tools to enhance efficiency and add value.

Required skills