Executive Assistant to the President

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Global President & CEO

Department: Office of the President

Reports To: Global President & CEO

Location: Dubai, UAE or Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Travel: Frequent travel to Riyadh required if based in Dubai; regular international travel

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Richard Attias & Associates (RA&A) is a global strategic communication firm that helps governments, institutions and companies lead, inspire and drive positive impact through landmark live events, experiences and digital platforms. With offices in the USA, France, Senegal, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain, RA&A works across sectors including AI, government, finance, health, culture, education, sport and sustainability, and is behind high-profile platforms such as the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh.

Job Summary

RA&A is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support the firm's newly appointed President. This is a senior role for a strategic partner, not a traditional administrative position. The successful candidate will serve as the President's trusted right hand, managing the Office of the President, anticipating priorities, and ensuring the President's time, relationships and commitments are focused on what matters most across the global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the President on priorities, time allocation and follow-through.
• Prepare briefing notes, talking points and decision memos ahead of meetings, board sessions and client engagements.
• Track strategic initiatives and commitments, following up with executives to ensure deadlines are met.
• Act as gatekeeper for the President, exercising sound judgment on what requires the President's attention.
• Represent the Office of the President with senior executives, clients, government stakeholders and partners.
• Manage a complex, fast-moving calendar across multiple time zones, balancing internal, client and government commitments.
• Plan and coordinate all travel, international itineraries, visas and logistics.
• Draft, edit and manage correspondence and communications on the President's behalf.
• Prepare for and support Executive Committee meetings, board meetings and offsites, including agendas, materials and action tracking.
• Support the President's participation in flagship events and summits, coordinating with event, protocol and content teams.
• Manage VIP and government protocol, including invitations, meeting arrangements and follow-ups.
• Build strong working relationships with the Chairman's office, global leadership team, clients and senior partners.
• Maintain the President's key relationships and contacts, ensuring timely touchpoints and follow-ups.
• Liaise with RA&A offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, France, and the USA.
• Handle expenses, reporting and general office administration.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all sensitive business and personal matters.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience supporting C-suite or President-level executives, including at least 5 years in a strategic partner capacity.
• Experience in a global, fast-paced organization, such as strategic communications, events, consulting, investment or government.
• Strong experience working in the GCC, ideally in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with an understanding of local business culture and government protocol.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic and/or French is a strong advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace; comfortable using productivity tools.
• Willing and able to travel frequently, particularly between Dubai and Riyadh.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chief of Staff, Executive Office or senior project management experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale international events, summits or forums.
• Established network across GCC business and government circles.

Skills and Competencies

• Proactive, able to anticipate needs before being asked.
• Sound judgment and decision-making, with the confidence to act independently.
• Absolute discretion and integrity.
• Strong executive presence with heads of state, ministers, CEOs and VIPs.
• Calm and effective under pressure in high-stakes, fast-changing environments.
• Cultural fluency across Gulf, European, African and American business settings.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and follow-through skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive, tax-free compensation package.
• Relocation support where applicable.
• Direct exposure to senior leaders, clients and government stakeholders.
• The opportunity to work at the center of some of the world's most influential forums.

Richard Attias & Associates is an equal opportunity employer.