Executive Assistant to HNWI

Job description / Role

Executive Assistant to HNWI - Dubai

Our client is a leader in the UAE and has played a major role in the creation of the country’s infrastructure. They are a dynamic organization, offering challenge and enormous career opportunity for their employees.

We are seeking a high caliber Executive Assistant to support the Chairman of the company and as this is an extremely involved, pivotal and high profile role, it requires an individual capable of working across multiple businesses and over several time zones. This is a corporate EA role involving some personal support but in the main will support the needs of the business. Key responsibilities will include complex and ever-changing diary management, complicated travel itineraries, document production, specific project management and some personal administration; a challenging role with a high level of international client and VIP liaison, ad hoc project management and events management.

Essential qualities for this position include excellent computer knowledge; the ability to prioritise and organise both your own and the Chairman’s workload; first class communication skills and the ability to use your own initiative. You will carry out a number of functions, from arranging travel itineraries and meetings, to working on specific projects where you will be able to demonstrate your ability to multitask and work autonomously.

Due to the nature of the business, our client is looking for a mature, discreet individual who has complete respect for the confidential and sensitive nature of the role. A strong worth ethic, a professional, calm and discreet manner, together with a high standard of personal presentation are also key attributes for the position. A meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills and the ability to stay calm in busy circumstances are also paramount.

Requirements

Candidates must have worked in the UAE for a minimum of five years within a MNC, preferably within corporate or professional services and have supported management at very senior level. Highly polished and professional, you will always be one step ahead, able to multi task and work independently. Excellent computer skills are a must, with advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint and MS Excel essential.

Exceptional language skills in both spoken and written English are also required. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, a calm demeanor, meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational ability. We are looking for someone with strong linguistic skills in Arabic, French and English and preferably from the levant region.

Our client is also looking for a strong Western education or work experience with a stable, consistent career history reflected on their CV.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.