Executive Assistant

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Group Head of CAD and the department in order to facilitate effective and smooth operations whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

• Observe confidentiality procedures and register and track accountable documentation to ensure security and control.
• Provide time management / diary service for the GHCAD to ensure they are able to attend all key meetings at the appointed times with all relevant documents needed for the meeting to facilitate achievement of business objectives.
• Arrange meetings called by the GHCAD. Draft the topics of the agenda and prepare minutes of meetings as required.
• Provide efficient personal assistance and correspondence support to Group Head of CAD, routing correspondence as necessary and taking initiative in drafting replies, where appropriate, to ensure that all communications are dealt with appropriately.
• Act as first point of contact for both internal and external parties who wish to contact or meet the team and screen the requests to ensure effective prioritizing in order to facilitate business requirements.
• Prepare and compile papers / documentation, including project and departmental related reports, presentations and documents, ensuring they are completed and prepared in time for meetings and discussions.
• Coordinate all arrangements for visiting delegations ensuring timely availability of all required logistical services, visas etc. to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Screen and respond to incoming calls for the SVP and take appropriate action to handle the situation. Make routine telephone calls to follow up actions on behalf of the SVP as instructed and as per procedures.
• Assist the GHCAD in preparation of public relations activities/initiatives. Participates/ takes lead in the organization and coordination of public and private events and functions ensuring adherence to corporate brand values and guidelines.
• Review, develop and improve on establish work flow processes and systems related to office administration to enable smooth running of the office in compliance with corporate guidelines.
• Perform other similar or related duties as required or assigned by the Line Manager.

• Bachelors degree in finance, business administration, corporate relations or related discipline.

• 5 years relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 2 years in similar position assisting executives

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About Company

FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest financial institutions offers a an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised banking experience. Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, in Khalifa Business Park, the bank’s international network spans over 19 countries, across the world, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across the global network in which the bank operates.