Executive Assistant (Abu Dhabi) - Private Equity Firm

Mapped; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its senior management team. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, and liaising with clients while ensuring confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in private equity or investment banking, and must be fluent in English and Arabic. This position offers a dynamic work environment for driven individuals capable of thriving under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant in front-office teams.
• Experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity is highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level EA support to senior management professionals.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the team.
• Liaise with investors and clients with discretion.
• Prepare business documents and presentation materials.
• Assist with office and HR administration duties.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a private equity firm with a strong global presence, managing a wide range of assets with over USD 100 billion under management. The firm is known for its unique digital innovation strategies, commitment to sustainability, and ability to drive meaningful growth across its portfolio.

Job Summary

We are hiring an experienced Executive Assistant for our client's Abu Dhabi office, to provide extensive support to a senior management team across the region to ensure the smooth running of daily operations. The ideal candidate is driven, adaptable, thrives in high-intensity environments, preferably with experience supporting private equity teams, investment banking, front office or deal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level EA support to 6-7 professionals in a senior management team, including managing their calendars, scheduling and day-to-day assistance
• Coordinate end-to-end travel arrangements for the team, including flight bookings, accommodations, transportation and transfers
• Liaise with investors, clients and different stakeholders with utmost discretion and professionalism
• Prepare and ensure proper formatting of business documents, presentation slides and client notes
• Assist with any office administration or HR administration duties as and when required

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience as an Executive Assistant within front-office/deal teams. Prior experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity would be highly advantageous
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory to liaise with regional stakeholders
• Motivated, organised and able to deliver assigned work promptly in high-intensity environments
• Handles documents with strict confidentiality and utmost professionalism
• Growth-oriented mindset and high level of commitment and adaptability, with the ability to multitask
• Proactive, resourceful and able to anticipate needs before they arise
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with international stakeholders effectively

This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to work as part of a high-performing team, gaining firsthand exposure to global transactions and high-pressure deals, while also leveraging your strong foundational EA skillset to elevate the team's performance to the next level.

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