Investment Professionals (talent pipeline)

Reinventing Short-Term Renting SmartStay is a premium holiday homes company delivering short-term stays in Downtown Dubai and other prime locations. Specialising in optimising ROI for property owners, our approach combines technological innovation with superior service to deliver unparalleled experiences. Join us as we expand our impact across multiple sectors, driving growth and excellence in each venture. The Role: Personal Assistant to the CEO & Key Partnership Coordinator As a Personal Assistant to the CEO and Key Partner Coordinator at SmartStay and related ventures,  you will play a pivotal role in providing executive-level support while fostering and managing essential relationships with key stakeholders. Your contributions will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our daily activities and the successful collaboration with our partners. This multifaceted position requires exceptional organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Inbox & Calendar Management   Efficiently oversee and prioritize high-volume emails, ensuring critical communications are addressed promptly. Filter and categorize incoming communications (both internal and external) to maintain organized correspondence and workflow. Coordinate complex calendars to optimize scheduling for meetings, ensuring all essential stakeholders are considered. Meeting Preparation & Follow-ups   Schedule and organize key meetings, including preparing comprehensive agendas tailored to the objectives of the meeting. Accurately document meetings, turning detailed transcripts into concise, actionable minutes with clear follow-up actions and responsibilities. Track progress on follow-up action items and ensure timely completion through diligent follow-up communications. High-Level Correspondence   Draft professional and effective communications tailored to various stakeholders, including landlords, suppliers, and executive team members, maintaining brand voice and professionalism. Manage incoming correspondence from key partners, responding or escalating issues where necessary to foster strong relationships. Key Partnership Coordination   Proactively engage with landlords, suppliers, and strategic partners, ensuring communication channels are open and effective to long-term relationships. Organize events and meetings to facilitate deeper engagement with partners, contributing to relationship-building efforts. Confidential & Executive Support   Handle sensitive documents and information with the utmost discretion and professionalism, ensuring confidentiality is maintained. Assist executives in high-stakes negotiations, preparing necessary documentation and conducting background research to support decision-making. Coordinate and execute various executive tasks efficiently, including travel arrangements, expense reporting, and project management support. Lead Property Onboarding Efforts  Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective property owners, guiding them through the onboarding journey. Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth and timely property integration. Ensure all onboarding activities align with SmartStay’s operational standards and growth strategy. Qualifications: Excellent English communication and writing skills. Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar role, preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a knack for building relationships. Strong proficiency in productivity tools and software, including email platforms, calendar management systems, video conferencing tools, and document management applications. Demonstrated knowledge of the UAE market or previous experience working in the UAE, with an understanding of local business practices and cultural nuances. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and proactive problem-solving skills. High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. What We Offer: Competitive compensation with growth opportunities. A collaborative, dynamic work environment with a visionary CEO. Opportunities to contribute to exciting new ventures and groundbreaking projects. The chance to shape your career and make a lasting impact in a fast-growing startup. How to Apply: If you're ready to shape the way SmartStay trains and empowers its teams, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application and take the next step in your professional journey with us.

Job Responsibilities: 1. Provide comprehensive housekeeping service consultation to customers, ensuring service quality meets customer needs; 2. Maintain customer relationships, conduct regular follow-up visits, and understand changes in customer needs; 3. Utilize sales tools and methods provided by the company to effectively carry out customer development and sales; 4. Stay sensitive to market dynamics and adjust sales strategies timely to adapt to market changes. 5. Have a strong interest in the housekeeping service industry, with good communication skills and service awareness; 6. Be able to communicate effectively with customers and understand their needs; 7. Possess good teamwork spirit and be able to communicate effectively with team members; Position Requirements: 1. Associate degree or above, under the age of 45 (can be relaxed for outstanding candidates); 2. Accept newcomers to the housekeeping industry, with strong learning ability; 3. Good communication skills; 4. Sales experience is preferred; 5. Mandarin speaking proficiency. Employee Benefits: 1. The company will sponsor employees to obtain a two-year work visa, providing legal status in the UAE, and cover the cost of local medical insurance to eliminate concerns regarding medical expenses due to illness; 2. Two-year contract, after one year of employment employees are entitled to one month of paid vacation; if vacation is not taken, payment can be requested to be included in the salary of the following month; 3. Free accommodation is provided, including water, electricity, internet, gas, and property fees fully covered by the company; meals are handled by the employee; 4. Festival benefits, care and consolation allowance (annual plan may vary according to company policy, subject to the current year's policy).

Job Requirements: 1. More than 8 years of working experience, with all relevant certificates. Must be proficient in breast milk duct massage, lactation stimulation, postpartum recovery, and monitoring neonatal jaundice. Must also be skilled in preparing nutritious meals for postpartum women and baby's complementary food. 2. Good coordination and communication skills, proactive attitude, strong sense of responsibility and learning ability, able to endure hardship, follow company arrangements, and work meticulously and patiently. 3. Priority will be given to applicants with early childhood education qualifications. 4. Mandarin speaking required. Employee Benefits: 1. The company will sponsor the employee to obtain a two-year employment visa, providing legal status in the UAE, and cover the cost of local medical insurance to eliminate concerns regarding medical treatment. 2. After completing one year on contract, the company offers one month of leave and a 5000 RMB subsidy for the return flight to the employee's home country. If no leave is taken, the 5000 RMB will be directly added to the employee's salary and paid promptly. 3. Free accommodation provided, including all expenses such as water, electricity, internet, gas, and property management, which are fully covered by the company. Employees are responsible for their own meals. 4. Festival benefits and care subsidies (annual plan will be adjusted according to company policy each year, subject to current year's policy).

Job Requirements: 1. More than 8 years of working experience, good physical condition, complete relevant certificates, professional operation skills in newborn care, infant care, toddler care, and Heimlich first aid method. Must be proficient in early childhood education and baby complementary food preparation; 2. Good coordination and communication abilities, proactive attitude, strong sense of responsibility and learning ability, hardworking,服从company arrangements, meticulous and patient at work; 3. Those with early childhood education qualification will have priority; 4. Mandarin speaking required. Employee Benefits: 1. The company will cover the cost for employees to obtain a two-year employment visa, providing legal status in the UAE, as well as covering the cost for local medical insurance, eliminating employees' worries regarding medical issues; 2. After completing one year on contract, the company allows one month of vacation, and subsidizes 5000 RMB towards return flight tickets to China; if no vacation is taken, the 5000 RMB will be directly added to the employee's salary and paid promptly; 3. Free accommodation provided, including all costs of water, electricity, internet, gas, and property management covered by the company; meals are to be handled by the employee; 4. Festival benefits, care allowance (annual plan will be adjusted according to company policy, subject to current year's policy).

*Sales and Marketing Female Employee Required to Work at a Design and Decoration Company in Dubai* We are a company specialized in interior design, decoration, and project execution, based in Dubai. We are looking for an active and ambitious female sales and marketing employee to join our team. Requirements: * The applicant must be a resident within the United Arab Emirates. * Must possess a valid UAE driving license and have access to a personal vehicle (mandatory requirement). * Minimum of one year of experience in sales and marketing; experience in design or decoration is preferred. * Presentable appearance, polite manner, and excellent communication skills. * Ability to deliver persuasive client presentations and follow up professionally. * Experience in running advertising campaigns on social media. *We Offer:* * Monthly salary (to be discussed during the interview) plus attractive sales commissions. * A creative and supportive work environment. * Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the company. Interested candidates are requested to send their CV along with a recent photograph to the following email address: Or via WhatsApp to the number: 050 977 4435

The Investment professional is supporting the sector head to oversee strategy, budgeting, risk, talent, compensation, and M&A initiatives in our portfolio companies. The position is also responsible for managing the value of our investments in the sector, initiating and managing transformation initiatives at our portfolio companies, evaluating new investment opportunities. Responsibilities and duties 1.Support the Director to drive / optimize value creation in portfolio companies Identify portfolio company value creation opportunities through consistently refreshed shareholder opinions / value creation plans Act as key interface in relationship with portfolio companies (Board / exec team) to drive value creation plans to execution Ensure EIA decision rights (according to DoA) are executed Identify portfolio company synergies and oversee implementation 2.Regularly monitor asset performance and mitigate potential issues Conduct regular performance review of portfolio companies Ensure that companies are on track vs. plan on key topics Identify, mitigate and escalate potential issues Drive decision on implications of hold / sell for asset 3.Research and assist Director to develop sector strategies & detailed sector screens Develop sector strategies / EIA point of view on sector and on latest relevant trends / investable themes Develop detailed sector screens to identify most attractive opportunities for investment 4.Coordinate with M&A on deal origination for new strategic investments Engage with sector ecosystem and build strong network with relevant stakeholders Execute on deal transactions in collaboration with M&A team; heavily contribute on all sector specific / commercial topics (e.g., commercial diligence) 5.Supervise the Associates in their work on supporting all deal executions 6.Reporting Prepare information and support on all reporting for the Sector Director as required by EIA’s CEO and CIO’s. He / She should support the operations of EIA’s Investment team, as requested. He / She should assist in the preparation of periodical reports to the Investment Committee. Requirements Masters degree in Economics, STEM or other relevant fields Relevant professional certificates an advantage. 4+ years’ experience in various sectors such as Telecom, Transport & Logistics, Energy, Financial Services, Education, healthcare, etc Demonstrated experience and success in M&A projects (e.g. corporate M&A) Fluency (oral/written) in Arabic is an advantage (dependent on portfolio companies in sector)