Chief of Staff, UAE

Role highlights: Chief of Staff, UAE Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Department: ICEYE UAE Reports to: CEO, ICEYE UAE Employment type: Permanent Workplace model: Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: As a Chief of Staff, you'll act as a trusted advisor and force multiplier to ICEYE's UAE CEO, turning strategic priorities into disciplined execution. You'll sit at the intersection of strategy, operations, stakeholder management, and executive communications, in a fast-scaling, sovereign-sensitive environment. Who We Are ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Your day-to-day responsibilities Partner with the CEO to translate strategic and business priorities into actionable plans, and track execution against key milestones. Run the operating rhythm for the UAE team: agenda-setting, decision tracking, follow-through, and escalation of blockers. Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CEO, from scoping through delivery. Prepare briefing materials, board updates, and presentations for internal leadership and government stakeholders. Act as a gatekeeper and force multiplier for the CEO's time, priorities, and external engagements, including drafting executive communications. Support engagement with UAE government entities, sovereign customers, and strategic partner s, including scheduling, briefing, and follow-up. Own regional reporting cadences (KPIs, OKRs, business reviews) and drive operational improvements across the UAE office. What we’re looking for Must haves: 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, a Chief of Staff / executive office role, or a senior operational role in a fast-scaling company. Demonstrated experience working with or alongside senior government, defense, or sovereign wealth stakeholders in the UAE or wider GCC. Strong track record of cross-functional program management and executive-level communication. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and discretion, including with sensitive or classified information.