Executive Assistant to CEO at Milele
Dubai, , United Arab Emirates -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Aug, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Access Control, Powerpoint, Pmp, Outlook, Board Governance, Leadership, Hygiene, Communications, Briefs, Sharepoint, Excel, Fundraising, Languages, Dashboards, Confidentiality, Knowledge Management, Teams, Cap, Operations

Industry

Executive Office

Description

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

  • Availability: On-call across time zones; quick response (15 min working hours, 60 min after hours).
  • Quality: Zero-defect mindset; double-check all names/numbers; cite sources.
  • Writing: Concise, decision-oriented, executive summaries first; bullet points preferred.
  • Professional Presence: Calm under pressure; respectful challenge when needed.
  • Client Service: Anticipatory, discreet, proactive.
  • Work Ethic: Comfortable with extended hours, as in elite consulting/IB environments.
  • Compliance: DA signed, background checks cleared, anti-bribery and data privacy adherence.

QUALIFICATIONS WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Education:

  • Bachelors degree required (Business, Communications, Operations, or related).
  • Masters/MBA preferred.

Experience:

  • 6+ years supporting C-suite/founders in high-growth or multi-country organizations.
  • Demonstrated success implementing executive cadences (OKRs, WBR/MBR, board packs).
  • Proven experience working directly with a UHNWI CEO/Chairman/Founder in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Microsoft 365: Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel (pivots/lookups), PowerPoint.
  • Comfortable with workflow tools and dashboards.
  • Strong document control and knowledge management habits.

Communication & Leadership:

  • Exceptional writing and synthesis skills.
  • High EQ, mature judgment, impeccable discretion.
  • Systems thinker focused on leverage and time savings.

Languages:

  • Excellent spoken/written English required.

Nice to Have (Differentiators)

  • Certifications: CAP (IAAP), PMP (PMI), or equivalent.
  • Experience in fundraising, investor relations, or board governance.

CULTURAL FIT & MINDSET

This role is not for everyone. You will be working directly with a UHNWI CEO/Founderin ahigh-stakes, high-velocity environment where expectations are on par with elite consulting, investment banking, and global leadership offices.

The right candidate will:

  • Thrive under pressure and maintain composure even when timelines are tight and stakes are high.
  • Be solution-oriented, anticipating problems before they arise and proposing clear options with pros/cons.
  • Operate with total discretion confidentiality is non-negotiable.
  • Embrace direct, concise communication and welcome respectful challenge to achieve the best outcome.
  • Show extreme ownership if its yours, its done to the highest standard without handholding.
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities, time zones, and last-minute shifts in the CEOs schedule.
  • Possess a service mindset without being subservient proactively supporting while protecting priorities.
  • Maintain high personal standards in appearance, professionalism, and ethics at all times.

If you’re looking for a comfortable, predictable 9-to-5 job, this is not the role for you. If you want to operate at the highest level, create massive leverage for a top CEO, and be trusted with sensitive, business-critical matters, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

  • What are your salary expectations?

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Executive Assistant: 6 years (Required)

4) Information, Documents & Knowledge Management

  • Maintain a single source of truth for CEO files, briefs, and templates (Teams/SharePoint).
  • Standardize and enforce document templates and hygiene.
  • Manage access control, auditability, and confidentiality
Responsibilities

ROLE SUMMARY

Milele is scaling from a fast-growing trading business to a disciplined, systems-led organization with Fortune-500 ambition. The Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO is the force-multiplier for the chief executive owning the CEOs time, priorities, and information flow; creating visibility and cadence; and ensuring follow-through on critical decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Time & Prioritization

  • Own the CEOs calendar, travel, and daily agenda; protect focus time.
  • Apply time ROI triage, anti-meeting rules, and escalation protocols.
  • Ensure pre-reads, decision memos, and options are ready for each meeting.
  • Prepare meeting briefs with objectives, context, risks, and talking points.
  • Capture decisions/actions in real time; ensure follow-up completion.

2) Operating Cadence & Program Management

  • Run WBR/MBR/QBR with agendas, scorecards, and concise narratives highlighting deltas, risks, and asks.
  • Track company-wide strategic initiatives (owners, dates, risks); escalate blockers early.

3) Communications & Stakeholder Management

  • Draft internal/external communications on behalf of the CEO (emails, memos, speeches, LinkedIn).
  • Prepare board and investor materials; manage logistics and minutes with discretion.
  • Represent CEO with investors, suppliers, and public officials.
  • Synthesize ambiguity into 1-page briefs using Pyramid Principle / MECE.
  • Maintain live Decisions & Actions Log; ensure downstream alignment.
  • Apply professional gatekeeping with judgment and tact.

4) Information, Documents & Knowledge Management

  • Maintain a single source of truth for CEO files, briefs, and templates (Teams/SharePoint).
  • Standardize and enforce document templates and hygiene.
  • Manage access control, auditability, and confidentiality.

5) Travel, Events & Logistics

  • Plan complex international travel with cost/risk controls.
  • Organize leadership offsites, VIP visits, and high-stakes meetings end-to-end.
  • Provide limited personal support to ensure seamless execution.

6) Automation & Tools (AI First)

  • Use Microsoft 365, Teams, Power Automate for workflow orchestration.
  • Leverage generative AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for summarization, drafting, and research.
  • Build basic dashboards in Excel/Power BI.
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