Administrative Assistant - Dubai

About the Company

PJT Partners is an international advisory investment bank focused on strategic advice. Its work spans shareholder advisory, restructuring, special situations, and private fund advisory and placement, serving corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, and governments across the globe. Through PJT Park Hill, the firm also supports alternative investment managers with private fund advisory and fundraising across private equity, real estate, and hedge funds.

The firm places strong emphasis on attracting exceptional people and building a long-lasting organization. It values an inclusive environment where different viewpoints are welcomed, helping teams deliver stronger insight and advice to clients.

Role Overview

The Dubai office is seeking a highly driven Administrative Assistant to support senior team members and help keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. The role calls for strong organization, communication, and judgement, along with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and organization of business roadshows.
• Serve as a point of contact and buffer for the Dubai coverage team while maintaining professional relationships with clients, investors, prospective clients, and internal staff.
• Manage calendars, arrange meetings, coordinate with other assistants, and confirm appointments with both external and internal stakeholders.
• Handle several phone lines and speak with clients as needed.
• Draft, send, and respond to emails on behalf of professionals, and prepare additional correspondence when required.
• Take the initiative to understand the business so support can be provided more effectively to professionals and clients.
• Book travel and related arrangements such as flights, cars, and hotels, using sound judgement around timing and cost, and support client travel arrangements when needed.
• Manage confidential paperwork and communications, including some personal administrative work.
• Enter data into relevant systems accurately, with close attention to detail and data integrity.
• Provide coverage for other administrative assistants during holidays or other absences.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial services, law firms, or private equity funds.
• Prior exposure to supporting teams and organizing roadshows.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management abilities, with the capacity to juggle priorities, stay effective under pressure, and adapt when needed.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, along with a sharp eye for detail.
• A polished professional manner, positive attitude, and strong people skills.
• High integrity, good judgement, and a dependable work ethic.
• Motivation to thrive in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented workplace.
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic proficiency is preferred.
• Resume/CV must be submitted in PDF format to be considered.

Applicant Notice

Applicants should review the relevant privacy notices provided by the employer for general applicants and California residents where applicable.

Additional Information

Only PDF-format resumes/CVs will be accepted for consideration.

There is no stipend or salary information mentioned in the source.

No number of openings was specified.