Executive Assistant (Bilingual English/Arabic)

About the role

Oliver Wyman is recruiting a bilingual (English/Arabic) Executive Assistant for its Middle East office, joining the IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa) team. The role provides executive-level administrative support to 1-3 Partner-level consultants, working 09:00-18:00 with extra hours as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Support business development: build relationships with clients and client EAs, track partners' sales pipeline and CRM contacts, and follow up on clients needing attention
• Help prepare RFPs and tender responses, and coordinate customized mailings with the Marketing Department
• Maintain partners' diaries, schedule meetings and complex projects, and group client meetings efficiently
• Arrange travel and accommodation, book transport and business visas/work permits
• Handle daily administration: documents, confidential client information, timesheets, expense reports and purchase orders
• Cover EAs and Principals/Partners who are away or transitioning, train new EAs, and take part in team meetings

Required profile

• At least three years' experience in a similar role
• Experience in financial services, management consultancy or professional services
• English and Arabic required
• Organized, proactive, confidential and able to work independently and in a team

Required skills

• Advanced Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, comfortable Excel
• CRM knowledge (Microsoft Dynamics), Google Drive and SharePoint, a plus