Chief of Staff (Private Markets) – *ABU DHABI BASED*

Mondrian Alpha; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global private markets firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chief of Staff to drive business strategy and project management initiatives. You will work closely with the Regional CEO and Group COO, influencing the firm's strategic direction during a vital expansion phase. Candidates must have strong private markets experience and a high standard of academic qualifications. The role offers a lucrative tax-free compensation package and substantial relocation components for those in London.

Benefits

Tax-free compensation package

Relocation support for London candidates

Qualifications

• Track record in business strategy and project management.
• Experience in a Chief of Staff or shadow COO role.
• Strong private markets background.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Regional CEO and Group COO on strategy.
• Drive strategic transformation initiatives.
• Incorporate AI tools into operational infrastructure.

Skills

Business strategy

Project management

Operational analysis

Education

Strong academic qualifications

Job description

A global, multi-billion dollar AUM private markets business, going through a huge period of expansion in the middle east, are looking to hire a ‘Chief of Staff’ for their Abu Dhabi office.

Working directly with the Regional CEO and the Group COO, the hire will work a remit split between business strategy and project management responsibilities. He/she will have a major influence on the firm’s strategic direction and delivery during a very important period for the firm’s international buildout. Project work will be wide ranging, with a core focus on infrastructure development (including driving strategic transformation initiatives), incorporating AI tools into operational infrastructure, and analysing the business against more developed private markets business that have moved to the region in recent years.

Candidates should have a clear track record in business strategy and project management, having most recently worked in some form of CoS / business management / shadow COO type role. Candidates must be from strong private markets backgrounds. A very high standard of academics & qualifications is required.

The role offers a lucrative, tax-free compensation package and for London based candidates a substantial relocation component.