Desk Assistant, Investment Management, Dubai 22766

Desk Assistant, Investment Management, Dubai 22766

• £60,000 - £65,000 pa equivalent + benefits
• Are you a highly organised, proactive, experienced Assistant used to working in a fast-paced investment environment?
• Do you have a keen interest in financial markets; part of your role will involve investment research?
• Are you numerate with a great attention to detail and do you have confident communication skills?
• Do you bring energy, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting senior executives?
• Are you someone who is happy to roll up your sleeves, muck in where needed and take real ownership in a growing team?
• Our client is a leading global investment fund, seeking an outstanding Desk Assistant to support dynamic investment managers and traders.
• This is a varied and impactful role within a collaborative team, offering real exposure and responsibility.
• They are looking for someone proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused.
• Office-based, Monday to Friday, typically 11am–8pm.
• What you’ll be doing day to day:
• Managing complex calendars, travel logistics, visas, accommodation & expenses
• Monitoring inboxes, actioning or flagging critical emails and maintaining clear communication flow
• Coordinating meetings and preparing documentation
• Drafting correspondence and preparing/distributing agendas, reports and board packs
• Liaising confidently with internal and external stakeholders
• Acting as a key point of contact for the team and clients
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Organising offsites, conferences, and events
• Managing contracts and legal documentation
• Assisting with HR coordination including interviews and onboarding
• Supporting budget planning and financial tracking for internal initiatives
• Supporting strategic projects and tracking milestones
• Investment research projects
• The skills you need to bring:
• A team player approach
• Used to working in a very fast paced environment
• The ability to manage changing priorities calmly and efficiently
• Your approach is no job is too small or too big to handle
• 5+ years’ experience as an Assistant within investment management, investment banking, management consulting, legal or similarly fast-paced professional services environments
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• A driven, energetic and resourceful self-starter who takes initiative
• Strong attention to detail with a consistently high standard of work
• A collaborative team player who is equally comfortable working independently
• A highly professional approach, with absolute discretion and commitment to confidentiality
• A positive mindset and strong cultural awareness within an international environment