Executive Assistant

Title: Executive Assistant Strategic & Administrative Support

Reporting to: Exec Director of Strategic Assets

Location: Abu Dhabi

Arabic speaking candidates only please

Purpose of the Role

The Executive Assistant provides high-level strategic and administrative support to the Executive Director of the Strategic Assets Department, as well as Investment Directors and M&A leadership. This role ensures efficient operations, governance compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support governance frameworks, board-related activities, and administrative workflows.
• Assist with nomination and onboarding of non-executive board members, ensuring compliance.
• Track industry trends, regulatory updates, and best governance practices.
• Manage board meeting materials, calendars, travel, and events for executives.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations aligned with strategic objectives.
• Maintain governance documentation, compliance records, and departmental budgets.
• Act as a key contact for stakeholders, ensuring professional communication.
• Support onboarding, mentoring, and collaboration across departments.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal departments (Legal, HR, Finance) to ensure governance compliance.
• Liaise with board members, regulatory bodies, and external consultants.
• Manage vendor coordination for board-related events and engagements.

Accountabilities

• Ensure accurate and confidential board reports, resolutions, and compliance filings.
• Optimize workflows, support governance documentation, and oversee strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-department collaboration and executive projects.

Mandatory requirements:

• Bachelors degree minimum qualification
• 5 years in EA role
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in Arabic & English