Assistant Director - Operations and Administrative Support - Riyadh

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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“To comply with local nationalization law, EY must hire nationals from only for this role”

The Opportunity

As an executive assistant, you’ll develop your skills by providing support services to some of MENA’s largest organizations. Your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You’ll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected and you’ll be supported in developing the career path you choose.

 

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide high level support to a small group of Partners and Executives
• Prepare expense claims and timesheets on a weekly basis along with organising and manage comprehensive diaries, travel and accommodation
• Screen phone calls and messages, and follow-up actions, referring to the relevant team member when appropriate
• Prepare and revise documents including presentations, emails, reports, agendas and papers
• Coordinate client events, internal and external, as required within MENA
  
  

Experience

Skills and attributes for success

• Over 10 years of overall professional experience
• A minimum of 5–7 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in a Big 4 or professional services firm is preferred
  
  

Education

• A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, or a related field is preferred
  
  

Key Criteria

• Strong understanding of office management, operations, and planning
• Ability to coordinate with team members and effectively manage stakeholder expectations
• Proficiency in handling administrative queries and providing effective solutions
• Experience in people management and resource planning
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple C-suite stakeholders
  
  

What We Look For:

A professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of working seamlessly with multiple C-suite stakeholders and managing complex stakeholder relationships with confidence.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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