Overview
Operations Specialist / Executive Support Jobs in Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq at BALY
Title: Operations Specialist / Executive Support
Company: BALY
Location: Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Strategic Support
- Act as the CEO’s right hand, supporting day-to-day priorities and strategic initiatives
- Manage executive calendar, meetings, and priorities to ensure maximum efficiency
- Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for leadership meetings
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as a central point of contact across departments
- Follow up with teams on deliverables, timelines, and key projects
- Ensure alignment between different functions (operations, product, marketing, etc.)
- Drive communication and clarity across stakeholders
Operations & Execution
- Track key initiatives, KPIs, and ongoing projects across the company
- Identify bottlenecks and proactively solve operational challenges
- Support execution of company-wide priorities and special projects
- Assist in building and improving internal processes
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Support preparation for stakeholder discussions and follow-ups
- Ensure clear communication and timely action points after meetings
Administrative Excellence
- Organize documentation, reports, and internal communication
- Support planning of executive meetings, offsites, and company events
- Assist with expense tracking and basic operational reporting
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and accountability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and productivity tools
- Fluency in English (required)
Preferred Skills
- Experience in operations, consulting, or fast-paced startups
- Experience supporting senior leadership, founders, or C-level executives
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills
- Ability to connect dots across teams and drive execution
- Comfortable working in dynamic and evolving environments
Key Attributes
- Proactive and highly resourceful
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Excellent time management
- Structured thinker with operational mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority
- Trustworthy and discreet
