Manager, Executive Assistant to the CEO

Overview

Manager, Executive Assistant to the CEO Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates at TerraPay

Title: Manager, Executive Assistant to the CEO

Company: TerraPay

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Executive Assistant to support our CEO. This role goes beyond traditional administrative duties. You will act as a trusted advisor and operational partner, ensuring the CEO’s time is optimized, priorities are managed, and communication flows seamlessly across stakeholders. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

How you will create impact:

Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with the CEO on strategic initiatives, research, and decision-making support

Calendar & Travel Management: Own the CEO’s calendar, prioritize meetings, and coordinate complex travel and logistics

Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal or external stakeholders, ensuring timely follow-ups and clear communication

Project Oversight: Lead and track special projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met

Board & Leadership Support: Prepare materials for board meetings, investor updates, and executive leadership sessions

Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Operational Efficiency: Streamline workflows and implement tools to enhance the CEO’s productivity

Event Coordination: Plan and execute executive-level meetings, offsites, and strategic events

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum 6 years in a strategic executive support role, preferably in fintech, payments, or a global tech company

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, or a related field

Skills:

Strong business acumen and proactive mindset

Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities

High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and productivity tools

Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, high-growth environment

Interview rounds & assessments:

Table for Two:

A brief chat with one of our Recruiters to assess your foundational competencies and provide an overview of TerraPay.

Beyond the Bio:

A discussion with an SME or the RM to evaluate your role-specific knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the company and team dynamics.

Manager Meetup:

A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out potential career growth.

Let’s Collab:

A cross-functional round that offers insights into other teams and functions and explores how your role aligns with them. (Only if recommended by the Hiring Manager.)

Hot Seat:

A cultural fit round that includes an overview of the company’s core values and long-term plans.

Benefits

Our culture & core values:

At TerraPay, we don’t just talk about our values—we live by them. Humility, ownership & responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowerment are the principles that guide everything we do. If you’re looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be.

With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a generous leave policy, we’ve got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities.