Technical Assistant to the Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer (MD / CEO)

About this role

A Technical Assistant to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer is wanted to support the CEO at Nextzon Business Services Limited in Lagos. The role blends management consulting thinking with business analysis and project execution to drive strategic initiatives, coordinate projects, conduct research, and prepare executive reports and presentations. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO to ensure delivery of management priorities, initiatives and stakeholder engagements. The work involves leveraging AI tools for research and productivity, handling sensitive information, and supporting business development and partnerships. The advert notes a demanding, high-impact role requiring strategic thinking, execution capability and discretion.

What you would do

• Provide strategic, analytical and operational support to the CEO
• Conduct business research, market intelligence, data analysis and competitive assessments
• Prepare executive briefs, proposals, business cases, presentations and strategic reports
• Coordinate strategic projects, monitor deliverables and follow up on decisions and action points
• Support business development, client engagements, proposal development and partnership initiatives
• Track organisational priorities and provide updates on project implementation
• Coordinate executive meetings, stakeholder engagements and official assignments
• Leverage AI tools to improve research, analysis, reporting, workflow automation and productivity
• Handle sensitive business information and executive communications with discretion

What they are asking for

• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in business analysis, strategy execution, project coordination or executive support
• Experience in a management consulting firm is required; candidates with consulting background encouraged to apply for a Technical Assistant role
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with strong credentials
• Proven ability to conduct research, analyse issues, develop recommendations and produce executive deliverables
• Strong proficiency with AI tools for research, data analysis, report writing, and automation
• Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work with minimal supervision, meet tight deadlines and maintain attention to detail
• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, initiative, adaptability and professional maturity
• Relevant certifications in project management, business analysis, strategy, process improvement or management consulting are advantageous

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