• Application Deadline:
• Position: Strategy Assistant (Executive Office)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Job Description

• We are looking for a highly organised, analytical and execution-focused Strategy Assistant to join the firm as part of the Executive Office.


• This role works directly with the Managing Partner, supporting strategic planning, operational coordination and executive effectiveness across the firm.


• The successful candidate will help translate leadership priorities into structured action plans, ensure follow-through across teams, and support the Managing Partner in maintaining focus on high-impact initiatives.


• The position sits at the centre of the firm’s operating rhythm and requires structured thinking, attention to detail, discretion and strong communication capability.


• It combines elements of strategy support, executive coordination, performance tracking and project management. This is a developmental role for an individual with strong potential to grow into a future Chief of Staff position. Cultural alignment, maturity and professionalism are essential.

Key Responsibilities of this role includeS, but are not limited to

Strategic Planning Support:

•  Support the Managing Partner in preparing and refining strategic materials.


• Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making and growth initiatives.


• Translate strategic discussions into structured action plans and timelines.


• Assist in monitoring progress against firm-wide objectives.


• Prepare structured briefing materials for strategic meetings and reviews.

Executive Coordination & Leadership Support:

• Support prioritisation of the Managing Partner’s agenda and meeting cadence.


• Act as gatekeeper, managing information flow between the Managing Partner,teams, and external stakeholders.


• Support calendar management, meeting preparation, and follow-through on actionitems.


• Prepare high-quality briefing notes ahead of internal and external engagements.


• Draft memos, internal communications and executive correspondence.


• Track follow-up actions from meetings and ensure timely execution across teams.


• Facilitate information flow between the Managing Partner and internal stakeholders.

Operational Execution & Project Coordination:

• Support cross-functional initiatives across Wealth Management, Investment Bankingand Corporate functions.


• Develop project trackers and accountability matrices.


• Monitor initiative progress and escalate delays or risks appropriately.


• Assist in improving internal workflows and reporting processes.


• Coordinate preparation of materials for leadership meetings and quarterly reviews.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly performance dashboards.


• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and performance gaps.


• Assist in budget tracking and variance analysis.


• Help maintain a pulse on employee engagement, morale, and productivity.


• Help maintain structured KPI tracking systems across departments.

Organisational Alignment & Governance Support:

• Support initiatives that strengthen collaboration across departments.


• Assist in reinforcing a performance-driven and values-aligned culture.


• Ensure documentation and reporting standards remain high.


• Support preparation for partner, investor or regulatory engagements where required

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field


• 7-10 years of progressive experience in business management,consulting, or operations within afinancial services or strategy-driven environment.


• MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.


• Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teamspreferred.


• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capability.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to presentideas clearly and concisely.


• High emotional intelligence, discretionand sound judgement.


• Excellent ability to speak and writeEnglish.


• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint &Word.


• Proficiency in macOS Keynote,Numbers and Pages – a plus.


• Diligent and meticulous, with excellentattention to detail.


• Strong organisational and projectcoordination skills.


• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.


• Highly adaptable, able to deal withambiguity and change, willing to learnand grow in the role.


• Able to handle confidential matterswith absolute discretion.


• Able to work in a fast-paced team withminimal supervision.


• Proactive, dependable and disciplinedin execution.


• Good decision-making capacity.


• Strong understanding of financialservices industry dynamics preferred.


• Must be mature, professional andreliable.