Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Royal Avenue Investments; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO. The role requires someone with extensive experience in managing complex schedules, confidentiality, and anticipating strategic needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and emotional intelligence skills, possessing the ability to excel in a multitasking, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to senior leadership.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and resourceful in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar and prioritize meetings.
• Coordinate travel and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Discretion

Technical Proficiency

Job description

We are looking for a sharp, proactive, and highly trusted Executive Assistant to support our CEO. This is not just a typical assistant role — we’re searching for someone with the intuition, efficiency, and confidence to anticipate needs, manage complex schedules, handle sensitive information, and act as a key strategic partner.

Think Donna from Suits — someone who’s always five steps ahead, knows when to step in and when to step back, and can balance professionalism with approachability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, prioritize meetings, and handle all scheduling with speed and precision.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries.
• Act as the primary gatekeeper and point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, proofread, and organize documents, presentations, and reports.
• Assist in decision-making by gathering information, preparing briefs, and following up on key action items.
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion and integrity.
• Anticipate the CEO’s needs and proactively solve problems before they arise.
• Support personal tasks as required, including event planning and occasional errands.
• Work closely with leadership teams and support cross-functional projects.

Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years of experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant to senior leadership, ideally supporting CEOs or high-level executives.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills, and impeccable judgment.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and capable of handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-driven — you don’t wait to be asked, you anticipate.
• Tech-savvy and confident using modern tools (MS Office, Google Suite, calendar apps, travel platforms).
• Professional, polished, and always composed — no matter the pressure.