Executive Assistant

EA DIFC Financial Services Executive Assistant to support C-suite at leading Financial Services firm in DIFC. Excellent international team, culture, career path and earnings. This is a high-trust, high-impact role for someone who thrives on organisation, discretion, and anticipating needs before they arise. You will act as a true business partner to senior executives, helping them operate at maximum effectiveness. Executive Support • Manage complex diary across multiple time zones UAE/UK/US • Coordinate internal and external meetings (investors, portfolio companies, advisors) • Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations and follow-up actions • Handle confidential correspondence and sensitive information with discretion • Act as gatekeeper and trusted point of contact for senior executives Business & Operations Support • Organise domestic and international travel, including itineraries and logistics • Support investor relations activities (LP communications, event coordination, CRM updates) • Assist with board materials and meeting packs • Track key deadlines, filings, and reporting cycles • Liaise with external stakeholders (law firms, banks, advisors, portfolio execs) Office & Team Support • Support broader team coordination (offsites, events, onboarding) • Help improve internal processes and operational efficiency • Manage expenses and basic invoicing where required • Contribute to a professional, polished experience for visitors and partners Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant (ideally in finance, investment, professional services, or similar) • Outstanding organisational and time management skills • Strong written and verbal communication • High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management ability • Absolute discretion and professionalism • Tech confident: Outlook/Google Workspace, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams/Zoom • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-performance environment • Experience in private equity, venture capital, asset management, banking, law, or consulting • Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders Show more Show less