Dubai-Based Senior EA to Global Managing Partner

Kearney; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney in Dubai is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the Global Managing Partner and Board Chair. You will provide critical administrative support, manage a global calendar, complex travel, and high-stakes meetings, while using AI to improve efficiency.

The role requires discretion, excellent English, and ability to coordinate across the Office of the Managing Partner. The position emphasizes end-to-end ownership, private and confidential handling of information, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant to senior executives or board members.
• Experience in global, professional services or similar environment.
• Experience coordinating complex international travel and high-stakes meetings or events.
• Ability to draft and proofread polished correspondence, briefings, and materials for senior review.
• Hands-on use of practical AI applications for productivity and workflow improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead EA with end-to-end ownership; ensure continuity with a second EA in another time zone.
• Manage routine administration, expenses, invoices, payments, and records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain calendars, travel, contacts, activities, meetings, events and priorities.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Travel and other teams to keep processes moving.
• Provide support to the CoS and GMP with day-to-day direction; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate end-to-end preparation for leadership, client, global, and board meetings; manage agendas and minutes.
• Build professional relationships across the firm; manage the GMP’s mailbox and confidential information.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

AI proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

Travel booking tools

Job description

Kearney in Dubai is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the Global Managing Partner and Board Chair. You will provide critical administrative support, manage a global calendar, complex travel, and high-stakes meetings, while using AI to improve efficiency.

The role requires discretion, excellent English, and ability to coordinate across the Office of the Managing Partner. The position emphasizes end-to-end ownership, private and confidential handling of information, and collaboration with