EA to UHNW CEO

EA to UHNW CEO Job Description

Marcilly Recruitment International is recruiting for a really exciting opportunity to support a high-profile CEO working across multiple businesses, investments, philanthropy and the family office. The successful EA to UHNW CEO will work as part of a team of assistants in the family office to cover all the principal's varied interests.

Eligibility: The successful EA to UHNW CEO must have experience working in the UAE before, at least two years. Please do not apply if you have not worked as an EA in the Gulf.

We are seeking an extremely efficient, proactive, ambitious, and confident EA to work as the right hand to the principal in a very dynamic role with varied responsibilities. This demanding, but highly rewarding role requires operating with a 24/7 mindset, offering significant exposure and autonomy in taking on projects, managing them from inception to completion, and establishing efficient systems and processes.

As the EA to UHNW CEO, you will coordinate global speaking events and media appearances, and liaise with boards of various organisations. Your ability to process information efficiently, demonstrate critical thinking, and make decisions with minimal supervision will be crucial. Providing comprehensive support in a fast-paced environment, the successful EA to UHNW CEO will manage an exceptionally busy business diary, ensuring the principal is always briefed and their time is effectively managed.

Strong relationship management skills are paramount, as the successful EA to UHNW CEO will act as an extension of the principal, liaising with offices of heads of state, VIPs, leading global industry figures, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). Maintaining the highest level of discretion and confidentiality is essential. This is a high-profile role that requires an exceptional EA who is bright and hungry to grow.

Salary: AED 30K - AED
35K - there may be some slight flex for the perfect candidate

Benefits: guaranteed bonus of at least two months' salary; global, tier 1 healthcare; amazing family benefits; travel

Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday in the office - flexibility required out of hours

Location: UAE

Start date: ideally ASAP but happy to wait a notice period – will not wait for three months unless it is negotiable

The EA to UHNW CEO requires exceptional communication skills, with fluent spoken and written English, and high emotional intelligence, which is a prerequisite for this role. The EA will seamlessly integrate with a close-knit executive office team becoming a vital member. Your role will be instrumental in optimising the principal’s productivity and freeing up their time. Additionally, the EA to UHNW CEO will work closely with the broader team of executives, showcasing an impeccable eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and adaptability.

Confidence in making things happen and optimising efficiencies is a must.

• As the EA to the UHNW CEO you will be entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the executive office.
• Diary and Inbox Management:
  Handle extensive and complex diary and inbox management, addressing schedule conflicts, and coordinating activities across multiple time zones.
• Executive Support: alleviate the principal's workload by reading, researching, and managing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analysing information; and initiating multi-faceted communications.
• Stakeholder Liaison: act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing highly confidential and critical matters across various organisations.
• Meeting Preparation:
  Research and prepare information for meetings, and produce documents, reports, and presentations.
• Global Coordination:
  Arrange and handle all coordination for meetings worldwide in conjunction with the travel team.
• Document Creation:
  Independently create and process e-mails and other documents for the CEO to a meticulous standard.
• Task Management:
  Prioritise and manage multiple activities simultaneously related to the CEO’s responsibilities and follow…