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Executive Personal Assistant

Joss Search, New York, NY, United States


This is a

Senior Executive / Personal Assistant

role providing comprehensive support to the

CEO & Founder , with a strong emphasis on

private, family, and lifestyle management

alongside select business support.

The role is approximately

85% personal support and 15% business support , acting as a true right hand to the principal across multiple residences, international travel, family logistics, and day‑to‑day coordination.

Initially based in

New York , the role will

relocate full‑time to Dubai , with

frequent travel

between

Dubai, London, and New York . This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished, internationally minded PA/EA who thrives in a

UHNW, 24/7, global environment .

Key responsibilities include:

End‑to‑end

global travel management

(commercial and charter), across multiple time zones

Full

private life and family support , including household coordination, schools, and lifestyle logistics

Oversight of

multiple international properties , working closely with household managers and property teams

Managing highly complex

diaries and schedules

across businesses, personal commitments, and global travel

Coordination with Chief of Staff and wider business teams on select corporate matters

Event planning, private engagements, and international logistics

Acting as a trusted gatekeeper and decision‑maker on behalf of the principal

Providing seamless, discreet, and anticipatory support at all times

This role requires exceptional judgement, discretion, and the ability to operate calmly under pressure.

THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be a

seasoned EA/PA

with demonstrable experience supporting

UHNW individuals, Founders, or C‑suite principals

in highly demanding environments.

Key requirements:

Minimum

3–5 years’ experience

in a senior Private PA, UHNW, Founder‑level, or hybrid PA/EA role

Background supporting leaders within

finance, private equity, alternative investments, or comparable global environments

Proven experience managing

complex family logistics, multiple households, and household staff

Strong

international travel planning , including frequent, multi‑country schedules

Highly proficient in

MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Polished communicator with exceptional stakeholder management skills

Willing and able to

relocate permanently to Dubai

Comfortable working within a

fast‑paced, ultra‑high‑expectation, 24/7 environment

Highly desirable:

Experience within UHNW family offices

Prior experience traveling with a principal

Strong understanding of luxury hospitality and global destinations

Known for urgency, proactivity, and flawless execution

THE COMP / BENEFITS

Salary:

Up to

$140 - 165k

Bonus:

Discretionary

25 days holiday

(Dubai)

Location:

Initially New York, relocating to

Dubai

Travel:

Frequent international travel (Dubai, London, New York)

Why This Role?

True

trusted‑partner role

supporting a global Founder

Significant responsibility across private life, family, and international operations

Rare opportunity to relocate to

Dubai

in a long‑term, stable position

Exposure to extraordinary global travel and complex, high‑impact work

A relationship‑driven role with longevity, autonomy, and influence

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together

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