Standard Chartered, a globally renowned banking institution, is hiring a Personal Assistant (UAEN Only) to support the Wealth & Retail Business COO, UAE & EMEA. This is an exciting opportunity for UAE Nationals to take on a high-impact administrative role at one of the world’s leading financial institutions. The role involves executive support, diary and calendar management, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and handling sensitive business information with utmost discretion.

This position is ideal for experienced administrative professionals with strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex schedules and communications in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

🧾 Key Responsibilities:

• Manage executive calendars, prioritize meetings, and coordinate travel and expenses

• Serve as liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including scheduling and document preparation

• Work closely with Business Planning Managers and other PAs to ensure seamless communication flow

• Prepare confidential materials, presentations, reports, and business documents

• Handle administrative duties such as building access, meeting room setup, and correspondence

• Process travel arrangements and reimbursement claims efficiently

• Maintain a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism in all tasks

✅ Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience as a Personal Assistant in a global, matrixed organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams)

• Strong multitasking ability with exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and with diverse teams

• High level of responsiveness, urgency, and accountability

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

🎓 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory

• UAE National (as specified by “UAEN Only”)

🌍 About Standard Chartered:

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank with over 170 years of heritage and presence across emerging markets. The bank is driven by its purpose to “drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity” and is known for challenging the status quo, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusion.

🎁 What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits under the Fair Pay Charter

• Retirement, medical, and life insurance coverage

• Generous leave policies including 20 weeks maternity and sabbatical options

• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support via the Unmind platform

• Access to learning programs and growth opportunities

• Inclusive and diverse work culture that celebrates individuality