Administrative Assistant, Global Corporate & Investment Banking, Dubai
Job Description:Job Title: Administrative AssistantLine of Business: Global Corporate & Investment BankingLocation: DubaiCompany OverviewAt Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant with prior Investment Banking experience to join our team in our Dubai office. You will join the Investment Banking Administrative team with a focus in supporting our Bankers.Provide high-touch administrative support to senior Global Corporate & Investment Banking (GCIB) bankers, ensuring seamless coordination of client-facing and internal activities. This role operates in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and international clients.This job is responsible for providing diverse and confidential administrative support, including extensive calendar management. Key responsibilities include supporting management with administrative tasks, coordinating travel arrangements, processing expenses, gathering and reporting information relevant to/for the Banker, and responding to incoming mail. Job expectations may include assisting with organizing in-person meetings and off-sites and managing different and conflicting objectives, projects, or activities in a responsive and personable manner.You will act as a trusted partner who thrives in a global environment that encourages excellence, rewards high performance, develops its associates, drives innovation, demands integrity, cultivates trust and teamwork, and promotes diversity and inclusion.ResponsibilitiesDiary & Calendar ManagementManage complex, high-volume calendars for senior stakeholdersPrioritise and coordinate meetings across multiple time zonesClient & Meeting CoordinationArrange meetings with clients and senior bankersCoordinate conference calls (internal and external)Prepare meeting logistics, materials and follow-upsTravel & ExpensesArrange international travel, accommodation and visa requirementsProcess travel requests via internal systemsManage expense submissions via ConcurOperational & Compliance SupportProcess compliance approvals and required documentationSubmit call reports and internal tracking requirementsMaintain accurate administrative records and reportingTeam & Event CoordinationCoordinate team events, offsites and internal activitiesPartner with global admin teams to ensure seamless executionWhat We Are Looking ForProven Administrative experience supporting senior stakeholders within Investment BankingStrong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients and senior bankersHigh level of professionalism, discretion and stakeholder awarenessStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesProactive mindset with strong ownership and accountabilityAbility to work independently and operate effectively in a high-pressure environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Working knowledge of travel and expense systems (e.g. Concur) preferredFluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, and Arabic language skills are highly desirableBank of AmericaGood conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.