Asset Management & Wealth - Executive Assistant / Office Manager - Doha

ASSET & WEALTH MANAGEMENT

The Asset & Wealth Management division includes Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM). We provide public and private asset management, wealth management, and banking expertise to institutions around the world. AWM partners with various teams across the firm to help individuals and institutions navigate changing markets and take control of their financial lives.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) is one of the world’s leading investment managers. GSAM provides institutions and third-party distributors with investment and advisory solutions, with strategies spanning asset classes, industries, and geographies. We help our clients navigate today’s dynamic markets and identify the opportunities that shape their portfolios and long-term investment goals. We extend these global capabilities to the world’s leading pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, and family offices.

At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation, and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative workspaces and mindfulness classes to working from home and flexible work options, we offer our people the support they need to reach their goals in and outside the office.

We are searching for a highly motivated Executive Assistant / Office Manager with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to support all levels (including MD) within Asset Management in our Doha office. Previous experience in supporting senior executives and managing complex calendars is preferred, as well as the ability to work well under pressure in a busy and dynamic environment.

Duties

• Proactive diary management for a busy MD who is both client-facing and the head of the branch
• Arranging travel; organizing and providing complex travel logistics support
• Providing support to senior visitors to the region
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to organize client meetings and full trip agendas
• Processing expenses and invoices in a timely manner
• Arranging internal and client meetings - booking of conference rooms and catering, registering guests, ensuring materials are organized
• Adhering to Compliance regulations and gaining the relevant approvals
• General office admin including photocopying, printing, phone answering, and branch-related admin tasks
• Act as an integral member of the team; maintaining a high level of awareness of current priorities and support required
• Regularly facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and ensure relevant information is disseminated accordingly
• Involved in client event organization

Skills & Experience Required

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant
• Solid organizational skills – ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork; ability and willingness to work collaboratively amongst assistant teams based both locally and globally
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently
• Proactivity – ability to take initiative, follow up where necessary without prompting, and seek clarification when needed
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and growth mindset
• Ability to work well under pressure and stay professional in a busy environment
• Discretion – ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially at all times
• Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Fluent in Arabic and English