Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant (EA/PA)

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

Job summary

A leading international investment group in Dubai is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant. The ideal candidate will manage executive diaries, handle sensitive communications, and coordinate meetings with precision. This position demands exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to work autonomously. Candidates should have a background in professional services and a solid command of English. Strong Microsoft Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an EA/PA within professional services.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional demeanor and excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and calendars for senior executives.
• Draft professional communications and handle correspondence.
• Prepare documents and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Diary management

Communications skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised 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

Qualifications

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