Business Assistant

JPMorganChase; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is looking for a Business Assistant in Abu Dhabi. This role is pivotal in supporting stakeholders by managing complex calendars, coordinating travel logistics, and organizing events. A successful candidate will possess excellent English communication skills and have prior experience in banking or multinational environments. In addition, strong organizational abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This position offers opportunities to lead projects and collaborate effectively with the administrative team.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Banking or a multinational company.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience in interacting with senior management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex and detailed calendars.
• Arrange domestic and international travel.
• Organize offsite conferences and external events.
• Process invoices and T&E expense claims.
• Produce high-quality communications.
• Support the administrative assistants team effectively.
• Lead ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Excellent English skills

Banking or MNC experience

Advanced organizational ability

Tact and good judgment

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent telephone etiquette

Job description

Overview

In this role you are the backbone and a supportive force. You are an executive partner to your stakeholders who goes above and beyond to deliver business objectives represents the bank with professionalism and courtesy at all times delivering flawless work output.

As a Business Assistant in our dynamic team you will be the gatekeeper and problem solver adding control to your stakeholders day-to-day operations and increasing productivity. This role provides an opportunity to work cooperatively with the administrative assistants team lead and coordinate on ad hoc projects and act as a subject matter expert for policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain complex and detailed calendars and manage the coordination and logistics of both internal and external meetings
• Arrange and coordinate complicated domestic and international travel
• Organize all aspects for offsite conferences and external events including catering and transportation
• Process invoices and T&E expense claims. Ensure all policies are followed and items are processed within provided guidelines. Act as a subject matter experts for policies and procedures
• Produce high quality emails and messages to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Work cooperatively with the administrative assistants team in positive partnership to support each other smoothly
• Lead and coordinate on ad hoc projects as requested

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Excellent English skills reading writing and speaking
• Must have Banking or MNC experience
• Advanced ability to organize
• Tact and good judgment in confidential situations and proven experience interacting with senior management
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to manage competing priorities i.e. calendar management
• Be willing to embrace the Executive Assistant role and go the extra mile.

Required Experience:

Junior IC