Overview
Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world\'s top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the \xe2\x80\x9cbank of banks\xe2\x80\x9d - 97% of the world\xe2\x80\x99s top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.
With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we\xe2\x80\x99re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

About BNY Mellon Investment Management:
BNY Mellon Investment Management is a leading investment manager, with $1.8 trillion* in assets under management as of December 31, 2022. Through an investor-first approach, the firm brings to clients the best of both worlds: specialist expertise from seven specialist investment managers offering solutions across every major asset class, backed by the strength, stability, and global presence of BNY Mellon.
BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, which has $44.3 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration as of December 31, 2022. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon . com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

We\xe2\x80\x99re seeking a future team member for the role of Administrative Assistant, to join our Investment Management Distribution team. This role is located in Dubai and is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office.
In this role you will provide primary support to the Head of Middle East & Africa. The role will also have team/departmental responsibilities across EMEA Institutional Distribution, to provide additional support as needed. You\xe2\x80\x99ll make an impact in the following ways:
Diary management
Manage expense claims
Production of letters, reports, memos and meeting notes with minute taking to a high standard.
Development and/or updating of PowerPoint presentation materials which includes assisting the Client Service Associate with updating Marketing Materials
Supporting the Client Service Associate with the submission of RFPs, ensure any issues are effectively resolved and processing of other reporting requests
Assisting the Client Service Associate with maintaining the CRM system to a high standard
Timely updates to Sales Force following client meetings and ad-hoc as required.
Telephone Management: Answer calls, take messages from contacts, customers and consultants, filter/prioritise all calls and assist the caller where possible.
Sort and prioritise daily correspondence, handling personally as and when appropriate.
Interact with major customers and business partners; handle highly confidential relationships and associated materials.
Proactive maintenance of filing system for documents, general correspondence, reports and presentation papers and archiving records.
Collating management information/reports
Co-ordinating with the boutiques in planning roadshows and providing other administrative support to senior staff travelling from the other geographies, creating itineraries for overseas visitors.
Booking meeting rooms, restaurants, couriers and taxis.
Make travel arrangements through the Company travel provider and arrange itineraries.
Organise customer entertainment and conferences including arranging suitable venues and ensure the smooth running of the event on the day. This should include where necessary, assistance with the development of the agenda based on prior meeting notes and related correspondence
Sort through and prioritise mail, take responsibility for the post.
General assistance for the team as required
IT support
Liaising with internal departments (Marketing, Compliance)
Conduct research and provide database support regarding clients and prospects .

To be successful in this role, we\xe2\x80\x99re seeking the following:
Flexible approach is essential, team player and proactive to team needs
Good communication skills and good telephone manner.
Excellent organisational skills and accurate record keeping skills essential.
Self-starter, proactive & polished
Investment industry experience is a distinct advantage
Capable of dealing directly with clients and meeting strict deadlines
Technical Skills, Knowledge, Systems Knowledge: (and associated skill level)
Proven secretarial /PA experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Technical expertise using Pivotal would be advantageous
Minimum 50wpm typing (copy and audio)
At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here\xe2\x80\x99s a few of our awards:
Fortune World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
Bloomberg\xe2\x80\x99s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN \xe2\x80\x93 100% score
100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
CDP\xe2\x80\x99s Climate Change \xe2\x80\x98A List\xe2\x80\x99

Our Benefits:
BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life\xe2\x80\x99s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Employer Description:
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world\'s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It\'s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.