About the Role
A senior tech executive is seeking a highly skilled Executive and Personal Assistant to manage both professional and personal affairs. This is a full-time remote position, ideally suited for candidates in the UAE or MENA timezone. The successful candidate will seamlessly transition between scheduling board calls, coordinating international trips, and handling personal lifestyle logistics — all within the same hour.
The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, anticipates needs proactively, and communicates with precision in both English and Russian. This role requires a professional demeanor when representing the principal in all interactions.
Responsibilities
- Manage the principal's professional calendar, meetings, and reminders across multiple time zones.
- Draft, edit, and respond to professional correspondence in English and Russian on behalf of the principal.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items.
- Liaise with team members, partners, vendors, and clients on the principal's behalf.
- Screen incoming communications and prioritize what reaches the principal.
- Maintain confidential documents, contracts, and business records.
- Manage personal calendar, appointments, and lifestyle commitments.
- Coordinate international travel, including flights, hotels, transfers, visas, and detailed itineraries.
Requirements
- Perfect written and spoken English — near-native fluency required.
- 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of Staff to a senior executive.
- Highly proactive with exceptional attention to detail and organizational discipline.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable signing an NDA.
- Reliable home office setup with stable internet and a quiet working environment.
- Fluency in Arabic and Russian is a strong plus.
- Experience supporting tech or SaaS executives is highly valued.
- Familiarity with modern tools like Notion, Telegram, Slack, and calendar applications.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, discussed during the interview. This is a 100% remote position with flexibility around UAE/MENA working hours. You will have the opportunity for a long-term, stable position that allows for significant ownership and growth, along with a direct working relationship with the principal.
Visa Provided. Arabic proficiency is a plus.
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