CRM Data Assistant

About the role
The CRM Data Assistant role supports our work with an Abu Dhabi based partner, ensuring our internal systems accurately reflect the complex relationships within large family groups and government entities. This position exists to maintain the accuracy of our institutional memory, which is the foundation for every mandate we accept. Without clean and organized data, our principals cannot form a rigorous view on the strategy and governance issues our clients face.

About Arabian Private Holdings
Arabian Private Holdings focuses on solving critical business problems that others often overcomplicate. We do not believe in massive teams or unnecessary decks. Instead, we provide independent advice to significant family groups, listed corporations, and government entities throughout the region. Our approach is principal-led, meaning the people doing the work are the ones accountable for the results. We operate as a remote firm to prioritize the strength of our analysis over office overhead, maintaining a narrow focus on portfolio clarity and operating model efficiency. If a project does not fit our expertise, we are direct about it. If it does, we stay involved until the results are delivered.

What you will do

• Maintain and update internal records related to our Abu Dhabi based projects and client interactions.
• Organize complex contact networks within family groups to ensure principals have accurate relationship maps.
• Audit existing datasets to remove duplicates and fix formatting errors in our database system.
• Support the preparation of periodic reports on mandate progress and portfolio status for internal review.
• Research firmographic data to enrich our understanding of potential partner organizations and their structures.
• Coordinate with the analysis team to ensure data collection aligns with our established governance frameworks.
• Monitor incoming communications to tag and categorize relevant information for future retrieval by the principals.
• Assist in documentation efforts that help visualize the hierarchy and ownership of large holding companies.

What we are looking for

• A natural inclination for organization and a high level of accuracy when managing large amounts of information.
• The ability to write clearly and briefly, using plain English to describe professional contexts and corporate links.
• Curiosity about how large corporations and family groups operate within the Gulf region.
• Logic-based problem solving skills to identify inconsistencies in data without constant oversight.
• Self-discipline to manage a full-time schedule and meet deadlines in a fully remote environment.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software and a general understanding of how databases function.
• A professional mindset that respects the high level of confidentiality required in our client work.

How we work
We are a remote organization that values direct communication and clarity of thought. Our operating model is designed to remove the friction of traditional corporate layers, allowing every team member to contribute to the core mandate. While the work is remote, the firm emphasizes mentorship and transparency. New team members are integrated through close collaboration on real problems, learning how to form a view that can be defended at the board level. We expect everyone to be accountable for their specific area of responsibility, ensuring that our collective output meets the standards our clients expect. This approach allows us to stay lean, fast, and focused on outcomes rather than internal politics.

What the role offers

• Exposure to the strategy and governance challenges of a major Abu Dhabi based organization and its partners.
• Direct involvement in projects that involve significant holding companies and government entities in the region.
• A fully remote working arrangement that allows for professional focus without the distractions of a traditional office.
• The position is paid and the compensation is competitive and attractive for a professional at the entry level.
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced principals who value logical rigor and precision over corporate ceremony.
• The opportunity to develop a deep understanding of corporate structures and regional business dynamics through hands-on data work.