Senior Personal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Act as primary Personal Assistant to a Forbes-listed businessman and his family, operating from Dubai with a remote/hybrid working model.
• Manage daily personal and business tasks with autonomy, including calendar management, correspondence, and household coordination.
• Plan and book bespoke luxury travel itineraries and VIP itineraries across global destinations, handling visas, logistics and on-ground arrangements.
• Deliver high-touch concierge and lifestyle services: exclusive reservations, private bookings, and curated experiences.
• Coordinate private events and family engagements, overseeing venue selection, timing, suppliers and guest logistics.
• Conduct research and procurement logistics for significant purchases, rare items and personalised gifts.
• Liaise with executive assistants and teams across multiple time zones to ensure smooth operations and handovers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all personal, family and business matters.

Requirements

• UHNWI experience
• Russian fluency
• English fluency
• Luxury travel
• VIP concierge
• Absolute confidentiality
• Strong organisation
• References available

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5+ years supporting UHNWI or family office principals.
• Proven track record in luxury travel planning and high-profile concierge delivery.
• Experience coordinating international events and complex multi-stop travel.
• Comfortable making independent decisions in fast-paced, high-stakes situations.
• Ability to work flexibly across time zones and adapt to shifting priorities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Annual leave (generous paid time off)
• Paid leave
• Company-sponsored international retreats and flights
• Remote-first / hybrid working arrangement based from Dubai

About the Company

Elesta supports a trusted private family office that values discretion, excellence and a high standard of service. The office provides elite lifestyle management for influential principals and offers access to a global network of industry leaders. The role is based in the UAE (Dubai) and is ideal for candidates who thrive delivering white-glove service and confidentiality in a luxury environment.