EA to CTO/Head of Tech/IT/Engineering - Mandarin Speaker

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The role of EA to a C-suite leader in the financial services industry, based in Abu Dhabi, involves providing high-level administrative and organisational support. You will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the organisation.
  • Join an innovative business, working with leaders on key initiatives
  • Contribute to transformative initiatives that shape the future of the business.

About Our Client

A financial services company based in Abu Dhabi.

Job Description

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Executive Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the executive office.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing complex calendars, schedules, meetings, and executive priorities.
  • Preparing meeting agendas, recording minutes, and producing clear executive summaries and action logs.
  • Tracking key deliverables and following up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of actions.
  • Supporting the preparation of presentations, reports, dashboards, and leadership communications.
  • Coordinating activities across multiple business functions, including Technology, Product, HR, Finance, Security, and Operations.
  • Supporting project tracking, documentation management, and operational reporting through collaboration tools and productivity platforms.
  • Assisting with administrative, operational, and strategic initiatives on behalf of leadership.
  • Analysing and summarising data to support decision-making and executive reporting requirements.
  • Building strong relationships across internal teams while acting as a trusted point of coordination for key stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with proven experience supporting senior executives within a fast-paced environment.

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
  • Exceptional organisational, prioritisation, and multitasking capabilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience using AI-powered productivity tools to support research, documentation, reporting, and communication.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, interpret, and present information effectively.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with project management and collaboration platforms such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, or similar tools.
  • Understanding of technology environments, software development processes, or Agile methodologies would be advantageous.
  • Mandarin language proficiency is essential.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus along with a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are ready to take on this important role in Abu Dhabi's financial services sector, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Michelle D'Souza
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086367

Job summary

Sector
Secretarial
Subsector
Executive Assistant
Industry
Financial Services
Where
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle D'Souza
Job reference
JN-082026-7086367