Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant (EA/PA)

MENA Recruit Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing international investment group based in Dubai is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to support senior leadership. This role demands a professional with a background in high-paced environments who can handle sensitive information with discretion. Key responsibilities include diary management, correspondence, document preparation, and travel coordination. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a professional services setting, excellent English skills, and strong Microsoft Office capabilities. Salary range is AED 10,000 to 14,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an EA/PA, especially in professional services, is essential.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is a non-negotiable requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and diaries of senior executives.
• Prepare documents and professional communications.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and follow-ups.
• Handle travel arrangements and confidential information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Discretion and confidentiality

Multitasking

Emotional intelligence

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to support senior leadership within a fast-growing international investment group based in Dubai. This role is suited to a high‑calibre EA/PA from a professional services environment (such as a law firm, consulting firm, or financial services company) who is accustomed to working at a high pace, handling sensitive information, and supporting senior stakeholders with precision and discretion. The successful candidate will act as a trusted right‑hand support, ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day management of executive responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive diary and calendar management for senior executives
• Managing inboxes, correspondence, and drafting professional communications
• Preparing documents, presentations, reports, and briefing materials
• Coordinating meetings, agendas, minutes, and follow‑ups
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Travel coordination (flights, hotels, visas, itineraries)
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Supporting wider administrative and operational tasks as required

Requirements

• Proven experience as an EA/PA within professional services (law firm experience highly regarded)
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Polished, confident, and professional demeanor
• Excellent English – written, spoken, and reading comprehension (non‑negotiable)
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work autonomously
• High level of discretion, reliability, and emotional intelligence
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Salary

AED 10,000 to 14,000 per month, inclusive of fixed allowances.

Key Demographic Requirements

• Based in the UAE