Executive Assistant

Position: Executive Assistant

Location: Abu Dhabi - ADGM

We are currently representing a Global Asset Manager and have been mandated to find an Executive Assistant plus Business Development Support.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Execution & C-suite Alignment

• Operational Oversight: Review and analyse global operational performance metrics, providing the C-suite with critical, consolidated reports and insights to facilitate informed decision-making.
• System Optimisation: Champion and oversee key projects to enhance core business systems (e.g., reporting, governance, resource allocation) to improve efficiency and scalability across the global platform.
• Issue Resolution: Act as a central point of contact and expediter for critical, high-priority issues that require C-suite attention, ensuring swift and decisive resolution.

Governance and Reporting

• Board and Executive Coordination: Manage the agenda, preparation, and follow-up actions for Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings, ensuring materials are professional, accurate, and strategically focused.
• Risk and Compliance System Monitoring: Work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and other relevant executives to ensure that global management systems and operational procedures comply with UAE and international regulatory standards, with a specific focus on the Abu Dhabi regulatory environment.
• Global Communication: Facilitate structured and consistent communication channels from the C-suite to the broader executive and management team, ensuring clarity on strategic priorities and organisational changes.

Organisational Management

• Resource Allocation: Advise the C-suite on optimal allocation of organisational resources (human, financial, technological) to support the highest-priority strategic goals.
• Leadership Support: Support the C-suite in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-potential leaders across the global footprint.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in management, strategic planning, or a similar high-level strategic/operational role within a large, global organisation, preferably a financial or asset management firm.
• Regional Expertise: Proven experience operating within the Abu Dhabi/UAE business environment is highly desirable, with a strong understanding of regional regulatory and commercial practices.
• C-suite Exposure: Demonstrated experience reporting directly to or regularly interacting with the C-suite or Board of Directors.
• Languages: Fluent in English; Arabic would be a strong advantage.

Candidates with the required skill set will be contacted.