Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO. | Open for Expats at Expocentric

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:

1. A company wants to expand into Dubai. What would you investigate first and why?
2. A major organisation is planning a large pavilion at an event. What factors would matter most to them?
3. 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.