Executive Assistant to Group Chief Financial Officer

RAKBANK, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, is a Public Joint Stock Company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was founded in 1976 and is one of the oldest banks in the UAE. The Bank operates within retail and corporate banking, offering a range of services including personal and business banking, credit cards, loans, investment services, and wealth management.

In the recent years, the Bank has achieved significant milestones which includes being named as one of the world's best banks by Forbes ME (2022) and was awarded UAE's SME Bank of the year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards. The Bank has been successful in achieving the highest profitability and lowest cost of risk since 2015. It has also seen significant growth in its acquiring business, card spending, and business loans.

Being on a transformational journey, in partnership with Honeywell, RAKBANK has also taken steps towards sustainability by reducing its overall energy consumption.

We are a diverse team comprising of over 3,000 employees from across 58 countries. We make conscious efforts to build talented and diversified teams and encourage people to develop their full potential. We are committed to providing a working environment that promotes work-life balance, career development, recognition and security for the future.

In line with our strategy, a major part of our transformation journey is to future proof our bank and establish ourselves as a ‘Digital bank with human touch’, for our customers.

So join us in co-creating the future of RAKBANK!

What You Will Be Doing

• Act as the primary contact for the Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), managing communications with executives, employees, clients, and external partners.
• Handle and draft correspondence, including emails, memos, and reports on behalf of the GCFO.
• Manage the GCFO’s schedule, meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Proactively perform complex, confidential, and sensitive administrative tasks to support divisional operational goals.
• Handle invoice submissions, payment follow-ups, and petty cash management.
• Coordinate with HR on recruitment processes, staff exits, and other administrative functions.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and analysis for executive and board meetings.
• Organize meetings, conferences, and events, including logistics, catering, and coordination with internal/external contacts.
• Maintain filing systems, databases, and records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Provide general office management support, including inventory and asset management.

What You Should Have

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role supporting senior executives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong drafting and editing capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with office management tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in handling complex tasks.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.

What We Are Looking For

• A proactive and resourceful individual who can anticipate the needs of the GCFO and provide seamless support.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with composure and deliver results within deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team player with a collaborative approach, capable of building strong relationships across the organization.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of service and compliance with internal policies and procedures.

What’s In It For You

• Pay for performance culture (Competitive and performance-linked compensation)
• Provision of medical care plan for your family and you
• Comprehensive Life insurance plan
• Diverse workforce and inclusive culture
• Career development and growth opportunities by design
• Work with the best minds in the field
• Get opportunities to bring your whole-self to the organization and perform to your best