About the role
Personal & Executive Assistant – Private Principal & Yacht Operations (Remote, India)
Location: Remote, India Type: Full-time, long-term contract Pay: 60-90k per month, depending on experience Hours: Mostly IST time zone with flexibility for early/late and weekend requests
About the role: This role is for a Dubai/ Gurgaon based private individual who spends significant time on water - currently circumnavigating the world. The client is looking for one trusted, highly organised person to run the logistics of his life — at home and on the boat — so that nothing falls through the cracks while he is at sea.
This is a personal role, not a corporate one. You'll be his single point of contact for getting things done, working directly with him over WhatsApp, email and calls.
What you'll do
Daily life & admin
• Manage the calendar, inbox triage and follow-ups
• Book and manage travel: flights, hotels, transfers, visas
• Handle bills, subscriptions, renewals, insurance and household admin in Dubai and Gurgaon
• Coordinate with service providers (drivers, maintenance, cleaners, golf club, etc.)
• Research and buy things; arrange deliveries and returns
• Track expenses and keep tidy records for the accountant
Yacht operations
• Arrange marina berths, anchorage info and port agents ahead of each passage
• Prepare clearance paperwork: crew lists, cruising permits, port entry and exit
• Source spare parts and coordinate international shipping and customs to remote ports
• Organise crew logistics: flights, visas, joining and leaving the boat
• Track maintenance schedules, service contractors, insurance and certificates
• Keep the boat's documents, contacts and supplier list organised and current
You'll be a great fit if you have
• 4+ years as an EA/PA, operations coordinator or in a similar role
• Excellent written and spoken English; clear, concise communicator
• A proactive, ownership mindset: you anticipate, don't just respond
• High discretion and trustworthiness with personal and financial information
• Comfort with Google Workspace, password managers, WhatsApp Business and basic spreadsheets
• Passport and willingness to travel occasionally to meet the boat
Terms
• Independent contractor, paid monthly in INR
• 3-month trial period, then long-term engagement
• Paid shortlisting task (details shared with shortlisted candidates)
• Confidentiality agreement required
How to apply Send your CV and a short note (max 200 words) answering:
1. The most complicated logistics problem you've solved: what happened, and what did you do?
2. Why does this role suit you?
Applications without the note won't be considered.
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