Assistant – 12-month temporary contract, 100%

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to help us run the day-to-day operations of our Dubai office on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced international environment with a proactive and independent work style.

You Will Have The Following Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the office and maintaining office supplies;
• Travel management: Book and coordinate travel arrangements and logistics (flights, hotels, drivers), ensuring smooth execution of roadshows and client visits;
• Visa management: Responsible for obtaining visas for all trips;
• Diary management: Assist with scheduling meetings and preparing relevant materials;
• Expense management: Processing expense reports and reconciling invoices;
• CRM maintenance: Updating contacts, meeting notes, opportunities and distribution lists in DealCloud;
• DIFC portal submissions: Handle UAE visa applications/renewals, NOC requests, and parking access;
• Client services: Assist with client requests as needed;
• Responsible for maintaining office filing systems, ensuring client documents and latest presentations are filed and kept up to date.
  
  

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role, preferably for a global asset management group or within financial services;
• Knowledge of MEA Region, i.e. familiarity with travel regulations, visa requirements, and cultural considerations;
• Proven experience in organizing complex travel itineraries, including international travel;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently;
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Flexible with a “can do” attitude;
• Proactive and solution orientated mindset with the ability to work independently;
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages spoken in the MEA region is a plus.
  
  

Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.

For further information please contact us.

Stefanie Weigelt

Human Resources

LGT Capital Partners (Dubai) Ltd.

Contact

+41 58 261 86 33