Executive Assistant

Big Fish Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director with scheduling, communications, and project support. This role requires a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience, preferably in the real estate sector. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organizational and communication skills and be proficient in English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ executive assistance experience in the UAE (real estate sector preferred).
• Strong proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and review approval requests, reports, and high-quality presentations.
• Coordinate Board meetings, record minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Handle confidential documents, communications, and guest management.
• Support special projects, events, and cross-team coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative, and coordination support to our Executive Director. This role goes beyond traditional EA duties, with responsibilities spanning meeting coordination, presentation preparation, approval workflows, and key project support.

Key Highlights

• Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, correspondence, and travel arrangements
• Prepare and review approval requests, reports, and high-quality presentations
• Coordinate Board meetings, record minutes, and follow up on action items
• Handle confidential documents, communications, and guest management
• Support special projects, events, and cross-team coordination

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or related field)
• 5+ years’ executive assistance experience in the UAE (real estate sector preferred)
• Strong proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills