19 Business Administration jobs in Abu Dhabi

(A) Build Business Momentum Client Product and Other Strategic Initiatives

Collaborate with Coverage and Product Heads in International to build a robust customer franchise;

support client activities (including account planning events marketing analytics) and business discussions necessary to deliver targets.

Collaborate with the Product Heads in International and HO locations to ensure that the Bank is able to provide customers with the full suite of FAB product offerings.

Collaborate with key business and functional heads across FAB International and HO to lead the development and implementation of international strategy and other strategic initiatives.

Prepare insights and updates that Head of International provide to Group EXCO and key stakeholders.

Provide communications support to Head of Business Management International: drafting emails reports memos presentations internal and external communications.

(B) Support International Business Management

Drive and manage initiatives cascaded from Head Office and Business Management to International (inclusive of Employee Engagement Client Surveys and Ad-Hoc events).

Contribute to annual budget setting monitor financial performance versus budget monitor projects / initiatives cost / revenue ratio and update Head of BM International on performance gaps with proposals on how to improve performance.

Review the budgets for key strategic projects and change management initiatives for international locations and to ensure budgets are effectively managed and monitored across teams in these locations.

Drive key work streams and leading the agenda with international members and ensuring timely follow-up.

Manage and deliver ad hoc key initiatives related to International. Plan and manage leadership team retreats developing objectives and agenda.

(C) Internal Collaboration & Liaison Lead for International Across Departments

Develop a close working relationship with key stakeholders across International business segments and enablement functions; act as the liaison between Departments on matters related to international strategy change management initiatives projects roll out performance against objectives and to enable effective implementation of the matrix structure.

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Economics Finance or relevant discipline.
• 8 years of experience in similar capacity preferably with international experience
• Experience working in a matrix organisation structure
• Extensive budgeting forecasting and business planning experience involving interaction with senior management
• Knowledge of the banking sector and FABs products and business strategies

Skills:

• Ability to deal with people from different cultures and nationalities
• Aligned with Corporate values (Knowledgeable Adaptable Collaborative Enterprising Responsible)
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and transpose messages into executive reporting
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Good convincing and influencing skills
• A good team player collaborative adaptable and open-minded and proven ability to build trust with business
• Results driven

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to fill the role of Business Operations Manager. This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting senior directors in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
• Tracking and chasing actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
• Understanding, interrogating, and interpreting financial data and management reports to support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
• Creating, analysing, and reporting meaningful business dashboards.
• Preparing high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Assisting in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
• Working independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
• Undertaking regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, MIS, or a related discipline (Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
• Highly organized and proactive, with a 'can do' attitude, strong attention to detail, and a completer / finisher.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.

What We Offer

This role offers high exposure to senior leadership and strategy, fast-tracked experience in operational leadership, hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions, and a collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic work environment.

About Us

We deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world, creating sustainable value by helping clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

Business Operations Coordinator (1 year Fixed Term, 3 days per week) page is loaded

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it's like to work atCNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X

Your New Role…

CNN International is seeking a Business Operations Coordinator to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This position reports to the Manager, CNNI Business Operations in Abu Dhabi and will support broadcast news operations in the UAE which is primarily based in Abu Dhabi.

Please note: This is a fixed term role for a period of one year. The role is part-time, with three days in the office each week.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Ensuring that all local Business Trade Licenses, Filming Permits, Press Cards, other legal documentation, as well as the local Chamber of Commerce Bank Guarantee letters are in place and up to date – issued by our CNN/Warner/Media Treasury/Finance/Legal Teams in CNN Atlanta and the UAE Government.

• Employee Support: Concur support, GBT and travel booking assistance, Humanity/ Workday tracking, etc.

• All NOCs and salary specification letters to the various government departments, banks, landlords, foreign embassies, private companies for filming, etc.

• New joiners/Onboarding: Visa application process, Emirates ID, medical insurance and relocation assistance i.e. short-term hotel bookings and flights, UAE visas for employee and family members, set up of Log-ons and e-mail accounts, security IDs, onboarding coordination for freelancers and interns as required (working closely with GPS and EMEA HR).

• AP Processing: Code, track, and approve invoices ensuring accurate allocations. Manage vendor and independent contractor setup. Maintain strong vendor relationships, coordinate payments, respond to invoice inquiries, and gather supporting documentation as needed.

• Expense Management: Review and process T&E reports in Concur in line with management direction and approval. Monitor cash advances where applicable and train staff on system usage as needed.

• Bureau accounting support: Activities include but are not limited to scan and file related documents, standard account reconciliation, invoice/payment encoding and cash advance documentation

• Administrative Duties: Contract filing, contact lists updating and organizing mail, company vehicles registration and maintenance coordination. Review and approve office supply acquisitions, as well as monitor and maintain office supplies inventories, contracts, costs savings, etc.

• Serve as the office liaison with TwoFour54, Security and Maintenance to ensure a safe working environment for all staff. This includes maintenance, evacuation plans, risk management, and others.

• Support for PR/Corporate events as required.

• Working three days per week in the office as part of a weekend/out of hours cash/gear call out rotation team. Support/assignments outside of working hours will be required occasionally for breaking news.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Strong business operations, analytical and project experience is preferred.

• Advanced understanding of UAE business practices and customs is essential.

• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Experience managing corporate projects is a plus.

• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

• Must be accurate, detail-oriented, analytical, a good communicator, and have strong interpersonal skills.

• Must show initiative; be self-motivated and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A team player with patience is essential.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are

When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more need more deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what its like to work atCNN follow @WBDLife onInstagramandX

Your New Role

CNN International is seeking a Business Operations Coordinator to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This position reports to the Manager CNNI Business Operations in Abu Dhabi and will support broadcast news operations in the UAE which is primarily based in Abu Dhabi.

Please note: This is a fixed term role for a period of one year. The role is part-time with three days in the office each week.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Ensuring that all local Business Trade Licenses Filming Permits Press Cards other legal documentation as well as the local Chamber of Commerce Bank Guarantee letters are in place and up to date issued by our CNN/Warner/Media Treasury/Finance/Legal Teams in CNN Atlanta and the UAE Government.

• Employee Support: Concur support GBT and travel booking assistance Humanity/ Workday tracking etc.

• All NOCs and salary specification letters to the various government departments banks landlords foreign embassies private companies for filming etc.

• New joiners/Onboarding: Visa application process Emirates ID medical insurance and relocation assistance i.e. short-term hotel bookings and flights UAE visas for employee and family members set up of Log-ons and e-mail accounts security IDs onboarding coordination for freelancers and interns as required (working closely with GPS and EMEA HR).

• AP Processing: Code track and approve invoices ensuring accurate allocations. Manage vendor and independent contractor setup. Maintain strong vendor relationships coordinate payments respond to invoice inquiries and gather supporting documentation as needed.

• Expense Management: Review and process T&E reports in Concur in line with management direction and approval. Monitor cash advances where applicable and train staff on system usage as needed.

• Bureau accounting support: Activities include but are not limited to scan and file related documents standard account reconciliation invoice/payment encoding and cash advance documentation

• Administrative Duties: Contract filing contact lists updating and organizing mail company vehicles registration and maintenance coordination. Review and approve office supply acquisitions as well as monitor and maintain office supplies inventories contracts costs savings etc.

• Serve as the office liaison with TwoFour54 Security and Maintenance to ensure a safe working environment for all staff. This includes maintenance evacuation plans risk management and others.

• Support for PR/Corporate events as required.

• Working three days per week in the office as part of a weekend/out of hours cash/gear call out rotation team. Support/assignments outside of working hours will be required occasionally for breaking news.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong business operations analytical and project experience is preferred.

• Advanced understanding of UAE business practices and customs is essential.

• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office especially Excel.

• Experience managing corporate projects is a plus.

• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

• Must be accurate detail-oriented analytical a good communicator and have strong interpersonal skills.

• Must show initiative; be self-motivated and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A team player with patience is essential.

How We Get Things Done

This last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Required Experience:

IC

The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting business operations by providing operational services and support, enabling teams to focus on growth and development.

Main Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and ensure compliance with policies, systems, processes, and procedures to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Develop and implement training programs to educate teams on policies and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices.

Reporting and Record-Keeping:

• Assist in preparing timely and accurate statements and reports.
• Record assigned responsibilities for inquiries, complaints, and management information.

Service Delivery:

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the Account Management Office.
• Respond to business enquiries and provide optimal solutions to inquiries and complaints.
• Investigate complaints and assign workload ensuring even distribution within SLAs.

Risk Management:

• Ensure risk escalation and reporting, suggesting mitigating actions and controls to safeguard the organization.
• Identify and escalate repeated risks and issues to supervisors or department heads.

Collaboration and Professionalism:

• Maintain professionalism and effective communication with colleagues.
• Support the team to deliver service excellence.

Efficiency and Quality:

• Manage workflows efficiently without compromising on risk and services.
• Provide suggestions to enhance quality and efficiency in work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Banking, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• 1-2 years' relevant experience in banking with similar positions of increasing managerial responsibilities.

This position oversees the overhaul process to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. Key responsibilities include managing subject engines in the shop, establishing working relationships within the Overhaul Base, evaluating engine part conditions, identifying trends, providing technical support, and ensuring operational activity aligns with business plans.

• Preferably a qualified engineer with an engineering degree.
• Understanding of overhaul shop practices and familiarity with airline operational requirements.
• Knowledge of TotalCare administration and warranties.

Benefits: Excellent development opportunities, competitive salary, and exceptional benefits make this role attractive for professionals seeking growth and stability.

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Business Operations Coordinator Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a Business Operations Coordinator to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This position will report to the Manager, Business Operations and will support broadcast news operations in the UAE.

This is a fixed term role for a period of one year. The role is part-time, with three days in the office each week.

• Executive Support:
  Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
• Progress Chasing:
  Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
• Financial Analysis:
  Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
• Business Metrics:
  Create, analyse and report meaningful business dashboards
• Presentation Development:
  Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
• Business Development:
  Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
• Travel & Site Engagement:
  Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
• Highly organized and proactive, with a "can do" attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.

• High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
• Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
• Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to fill this full-time administrative support specialist position in Abu Dhabi. This exciting opportunity allows the successful candidate to contribute to the efficient running of our dynamic environment.

• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, and maintaining filing systems.
• Assist with travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodation.
• Prepare and distribute documents, reports, and presentations.
• Manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as required.

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organized individual to excel in their career.