Executive Assistant to the MD | Strategic Partner

Al Futtaim Technologies LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim seeks an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, a trusted partner at the centre of the business, providing senior executive and administrative support. You will manage the MD's priorities, calendar, communications, governance activities and key business initiatives, so decisions are well informed and the office runs efficiently.

You will excel if highly organized, can foresee needs, juggle competing demands with discretion, whether preparing board packs, handling sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years of experience supporting C-suite executives, MDs, CEOs or senior leaders in a multinational or matrixed organisation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong governance understanding.
• Experience managing complex calendars, executive communications, travel arrangements, leadership meetings and governance processes.
• UAE or wider GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Managing Director's calendar and priorities, coordinating meetings, reviews and business commitments without scheduling conflicts.
• Prepare and coordinate executive correspondence, presentations and stakeholder communications to a high standard.
• Support leadership meetings, board reviews and business updates, delivering agendas, materials, minutes and action tracking on time.
• Track executive action items and follow them through to completion within deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

Exceptional organizational

Business acumen

Communication skills (English)

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams)

Job description

Al-Futtaim seeks an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, a trusted partner at the centre of the business, providing senior executive and administrative support. You will manage the MD's priorities, calendar, communications, governance activities and key business initiatives, so decisions are well informed and the office runs efficiently.

You will excel if highly organized, can foresee needs, juggle competing demands with discretion, whether preparing board packs, handling sensitive