Job Description
Job Summary
- The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Managing Director (MD) provides high-level administrative support to the MD by handling information requests, preparing reports, managing schedules and correspondence, coordinating executive communications, and ensuring effective time and task management. The EA plays a key role in streamlining executive-level operations and serves as a liaison between the MD and internal/external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the MD’s calendar, including scheduling appointments, meetings, travel, and conferences.
- Handle confidential correspondence, prepare memos, reports, presentations, and other documents as required.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the MD.
- Coordinate communication between the MD and executive team, departments, board members, regulators, and key partners.
- Prepare briefing materials for meetings, events, and speaking engagements.
- Attend meetings with or on behalf of the MD, record minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
- Organize and coordinate strategic and administrative projects on behalf of the MD.
- Monitor and manage communications to ensure prompt attention to time-sensitive requests.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including visas, accommodations, and itineraries.
- Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years post NYSC experience in a similar executive support role, preferably in banking or financial services.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Familiarity with the Nigerian financial regulatory environment is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Proactive, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.