Executive Assistant to Principal of Family Office
Job Description
Job Title: Executive Assistant to Principal of Family Office
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary: 40,000 – 45,000 SAR p/m
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Principal / Managing Director of a prominent Family Office based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position, requiring 5 days per week in the office.
This is a demanding, high-intensity role operating at the centre of a dynamic and fast-paced environment. It offers significant exposure and impact and requires a highly resilient and adaptable individual who can navigate frequent last-minute changes across both business and personal priorities. As a trusted gatekeeper to the Principal, you will play a pivotal role in protecting their time, energy, focus, and privacy.
The ideal candidate will be impeccably polished, highly professional, and discreet, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously. You will combine sound judgement with strong execution skills, and demonstrate the confidence and persistence required to drive tasks through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own MD cadence, priorities, decision tracking
- Structure plans and drive execution to closure
- Manage calendar, meetings, and communications
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders
- Handle confidential personal matters
- Coordinate complex travel and logistics
- Build and manage task tracking systems
- Improve processes, tools, and workflows
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years’ experience in EA/PA or operational leadership roles supporting a Principal, Family Office, or C-suite executive
- Proven experience managing complex calendars and high-volume scheduling
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Notion
- Exceptional prioritisation, speed, and attention to detail
- Uncompromising integrity, discretion, and professionalism
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication skills in English, with Arabic fluency strongly preferred
- Candidates currently based in Riyadh are preferred
REF: DM176146