Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO.

Most assistant roles are about managing calendars. This role is about helping build businesses.

We’re looking for a highly intelligent, commercially minded operator to work directly with the CEO across strategy, operations, growth, investments, partnerships, and high-level problem solving.

One day you may be researching international tax structures in Dubai.The next, speaking with major organisations about large-scale event requirements.The next, analysing property investments or helping evaluate a new business opportunity.

This is not a task-following role.

This is for someone who can think, adapt, communicate, and execute at a high level.

Who This Role Is For

You are probably

• Exceptionally resourceful
• Fast at learning unfamiliar topics
• Strong academically or professionally
• Naturally curious about business, money, strategy, and how things work
• Frustrated in highly repetitive or low-responsibility roles
• Someone who wants exposure to real business decisions early in your career

You may come from

• Consulting
• Startups
• Business analysis
• Operations
• Finance
• Engineering
• Or you may simply be unusually sharp and ambitious

We care far more about intelligence, judgement, and problem-solving ability than job titles.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Solve business and operational problems directly with the CEO
• Conduct research across industries, markets, investments, and opportunities
• Prepare recommendations and commercial insights
• Communicate with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and partners
• Help drive projects from concept to execution
• Create structure in fast-moving environments
• Think critically, not just complete tasks

• You will not be micromanaged.
• You will be expected to figure things out.

This Role Is NOT For You If

• You need step-by-step instructions for everything
• You are looking for a traditional VA or admin role
• You prefer repetitive tasks and predictable workflows
• You struggle with ambiguity or fast-moving environments

What You’ll Gain

• Direct mentorship from a CEO
• Exposure to high-level business thinking and decision-making
• Experience across multiple industries and business functions
• A steep learning curve and accelerated career growth
• The opportunity to become a key operator inside a growing business

For the right person, this role can evolve significantly over time.

Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong critical thinking and research ability
• High level of initiative and ownership
• Commercial awareness and curiosity
• Ability to operate independently in a remote environment
• Strong organisational ability without needing constant direction.

Compensation

• Top-of-market compensation for the right candidate.
• We are looking for exceptional talent, not the cheapest option.

Application Process

Along with your CV, answer the following in a maximum of 1 page total

• A company wants to expand into Dubai. What would you investigate first and why?
• A major organisation is planning a large pavilion at an event. What factors would matter most to them?
• What separates a good investment opportunity from a bad one?

• We are not looking for perfect answers.
• We are looking at how you think.

Final Note

• This role is intentionally demanding.
• But for the right person, it offers an unusual level of exposure, trust, responsibility, and growth.