Executive Assistant to the MD/CEO

About this role

The Executive Assistant to the MD/CEO provides high-level support to the managing director and chief executive, coordinating priorities, engagements, communications and stakeholder relationships, with follow-up on key decisions. The role includes strategic and administrative duties to ensure coordinated executive activities and interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

What you would do

• Manage the CEO's priorities, meetings, engagements and key commitments.
• Prepare for meetings and other engagements by providing briefs, presentations, talking points and background information.
• Coordinate follow-up on decisions, directives and actions to ensure timely completion by responsible officers.
• Prepare and review the CEO's executive documents, such as correspondence, reports, presentations, speeches and briefing notes.
• Conduct research and provide information, insights and analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Coordinate communications between the CEO and key stakeholders including executive management, board members, clients, regulators and partners.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities or related discipline.
• MBA/MSc or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
• 7–9 years' relevant experience in a fast-paced corporate, financial services, public or private sector organisation.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience providing executive-level support to a Managing Director, CEO, Executive Director or senior executive.
• Demonstrable experience in executive coordination, stakeholder management, strategic research, reporting and project coordination.

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