Executive/Personal Assistant

Summary

Join Airalo, the world’s first eSIM store, as an Executive Assistant to the CEO! This remote-first position, based in Dubai, offers a unique opportunity to support a top executive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing the CEO's effectiveness and ensuring seamless operations, requiring exceptional organizational skills, impeccable communication, and the ability to work autonomously with discretion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex global schedules and experience working with diverse international teams. This role offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, a work-from-anywhere stipend, and annual wellness & learning credits. You will directly contribute to the CEO's focus on critical big-picture goals, global expansion, and innovative initiatives.

Requirements

• You'll need at least 7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, supporting top-level executives
• You'll have a proven track record of managing complicated global schedules, really showing off your organisational skills
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills in English
• You'll be a whiz with Google Workspace, Slack and Notion, or can pick up new tech quickly
• Great people skills – you'll be able to build trust and good relationships with anyone, anywhere
• Fluency in Arabic is required

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize a dynamic and complex calendar for our CEO, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and events across multiple time zones
• Manage both work and personal commitments
• Resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure our CEO is thoroughly prepared and briefed for all commitments
• Oversee our CEO's inbox, drafting, reviewing, and dispatching emails and other correspondence on their behalf
• Act as a central liaison for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professional and clear communication
• Identify potential issues and develop effective solutions, often anticipating challenges before they arise
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in managing diverse demands and unexpected situations calmly and effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with teams from different cultures and time zones is a big plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Work-from-anywhere stipend
• Annual wellness & learning credits
• Annual all-expenses-paid company retreat in a gorgeous destination