Executive Assistant - KSA

51Talk; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

51Talk is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level administrative and operational support to senior executives. The role requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information professionally.

The Executive Assistant will also support the team with Saudi market insights, local coordination, and business-related research.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Good understanding of the Saudi market and business environment.
• Strong research and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage executives’ calendars, schedules, meetings, and appointments.
• Assist with meeting preparation, agendas, and materials.
• Respond to emails and document requests on behalf of executives when needed.
• Draft presentations, notes, reports, and other business documents.
• Conduct research and provide insights into the Saudi market, culture, and business practices.
• Coordinate with local individuals, companies, and service providers as needed.
• Act as a reliable local point of contact and support day-to-day operations for the Saudi market.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks efficiently and professionally.
• Follow up on action items and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organization & time management

Multitasking

English communication

Saudi market knowledge

Research & problem solving

Coordination

Flexibility

Executive/PA experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The ideal candidate will provide high‑level administrative and operational support to senior executives. This role requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information professionally.

The Executive Assistant will also support the team with Saudi market insights, local coordination, and business-related research.

Responsibilities

• Manage executives’ calendars, schedules, meetings, and appointments.
• Assist executives with meeting preparation, agendas, and required materials.
• Respond to emails and document requests on behalf of executives when required.
• Draft presentations, meeting notes, reports, and other business documents.
• Conduct research and provide insights into the Saudi market, culture, and business practices.
• Coordinate with local individuals, companies, and service providers when needed.
• Act as a reliable local point of contact and support day‑to‑day operations related to the Saudi market.
• Handle ad‑hoc tasks and requests efficiently and professionally.
• Follow up on action items and ensure tasks are completed within deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain strong follow‑up.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Highly reliable, responsible, and trustworthy.
• Good understanding of the Saudi market, culture, people, and business environment.
• Resourceful with strong research and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable handling both research/advisory tasks and practical coordination.
• Flexible, proactive, and comfortable working with changing or ambiguous requests.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or in a similar role is a plus.