Executive Assistant- DIFC

We are looking to hire an Executive Assistant to provide the required administrative support to the team in our client's DIFC office.

Role description:

• This position is to provide administrative support to several senior bankers
• Significant phone contact at a senior level, both with clients and internally
• Extensive use of Outlook to include Inbox management
• Handle expense processing, invoice processing and reimbursement upholding and in-line with the firm’s policies 
• Extensive and complex diary management and meeting co-ordination (with several complex diaries to manage)
• Extensive and complex travel arrangements: co-ordination of flights, tickets, FX, accommodation and ground transportation
• Providing absence cover to team members as required

Requirements:

• Fluent in English.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and to work on own initiative in a busy environment
• Very effective verbal and written communication skills in both the languages
• Excellent phone manner
• Proactive, flexible team player with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly learn to navigate the organization
• Confident in dealing with senior individuals and high profile clients
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Well-developed awareness of the importance of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and solid secretarial skills.
• Relevant experience within financial sector is a must.