Executive Assistant to the CEO (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a leading financial institution operating across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role is a strategic partnership, requiring discretion, judgment and the ability to manage complex executive workflows with senior stakeholders, regulators and investors.

Key responsibilities

• End‑to‑end management of the CEO’s calendar, meetings and strategic priorities, including coordination across multiple time zones.
• Planning and execution of international and domestic travel, handling all logistics and expense reporting.
• Liaising with board members, investors, regulators and internal leadership to prepare briefing packs, agendas and action summaries.
• Preparing presentations, correspondence and executive materials, and monitoring key action items and strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• 7–12+ years of experience supporting C‑suite executives in investment banking, private equity or comparable corporate environments.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Saudi Arabian citizenship with fluent English and Arabic.
• Proven ability to operate under pressure, maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Required skills

• Advanced command of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with executive travel logistics and expense platforms.
• Proficiency in board‑level documentation tools and generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude.