Executive Assistant (Banking)

About this role

A leading financial institution in Lagos is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant (Banking) to support a senior female bank executive. The role is not a routine administrative position; it requires managing multiple projects, producing high-quality reports, and acting as a strategic partner to the Executive. The employer prefers male candidates. The successful candidate will handle secretarial duties, project coordination, and high-level communications within the bank and with external stakeholders.

What you would do

• Anticipate the Executive's needs and manage priorities, schedule and diary at a strategic level
• Manage and track multiple concurrent projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Research, write and edit reports, board papers, briefing notes, presentations and executive correspondence
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes and follow up on actions and decisions
• Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making
• Act as liaison between the Executive’s office and internal departments, management, board, regulators and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and prepare for high-level meetings, engagements and speaking events
• Manage domestic and international travel, itineraries and briefing packs
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Support planning and coordination of leadership meetings, retreats and corporate events

What they are asking for

• BSc or HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Finance, English or related field
• Professional certification or Master’s degree is an added advantage
• 10 to 15 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Chief of Staff
• At least 3 years experience supporting a senior executive in a bank or financial institution
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Excellent report writing, business communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
• Understanding of banking operations and corporate governance
• Discretion, integrity and professionalism; ability to work under pressure

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