Executive Assistant (Banking) in a Leading Financial Institution - BeeEx Human Resources Consulting

About this role

The role is for an Executive Assistant (Banking) in Lagos, working for a leading financial institution. The job targets a highly experienced professional to support a senior female bank executive, acting as a strategic partner and handling multiple high‑level projects. It is not a routine administrative position and involves extensive scheduling, reporting, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The employer is a leading financial institution in the banking and financial services sector. Male candidates are preferred according to the advert.

What you would do

• Anticipate the Executive's needs and manage priorities, schedule and diary at a strategic level
• Analyse data to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with timelines, milestones and deliverables
• Research, write and edit reports, board papers, briefing notes, presentations and executive correspondence
• Screen and prioritise communications and escalate critical issues
• Liaise between the Executive's office and internal departments, management, board, regulators and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage domestic and international travel, itineraries and briefing packs
• Plan and coordinate leadership meetings, retreats and corporate events
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes and follow up on actions
• Handle confidential information with discretion and support high-level meetings and engagements

What they are asking for

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

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