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Executive Business Assistant (Commercial Focus) – CLEBA

Main job function
Location: Dubai/SA
Reports To: CEO-in-Training
Industry: Software / Web Development

We are seeking a highly capable and commercially savvy Executive Business Assistant to provide strategic, operational, and administrative support to the Deputy CEO. This role is more than traditional PA duties — it requires business acumen, independent thinking, strong leadership qualities, and a proactive approach to planning, organising, and executing tasks across multiple areas of the business. You will work closely with the Deputy CEO, participating in high-level initiatives across Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing, and Business Development. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to grow their skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Management, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. • Experience: 2+ years of experience in a professional business environment (consulting, finance, marketing, operations, or similar).

Criteria
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Support: Assist with strategic planning, project management, and operational initiatives across all departments.
• Commercial Assistance: Conduct research, market analysis, and prepare reports to aid decision-making
• Project Coordination: Track, manage, and drive cross-functional projects to completion, ensuring deadlines and business objectives are met.
• Leadership Support: Attend key meetings, prepare agendas, take notes, and ensure action points are executed.
• Operational Excellence: Identify areas for process improvement and assist in implementing better workflows across the organisation.
• Communication Management: Draft professional communications, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Administrative Support: Manage calendar, travel arrangements, and confidential documentation as needed (light, not primary focus).

Desirable:
•Experience in the fintech, or digital industry sectors.
• Experience supporting senior executives or working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Basic understanding of financial statements and marketing metrics

What We Offer:
• A rare opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and gain exposure to all facets of a fast-growing business.
• Career growth into higher operational, business management, or strategic roles.
• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Dynamic and international team environment

Remuneration: Market related

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

To apply for this job email your details to charlene@armstrongappointments.com