Executive Assistant

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About the Opportunity

Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing financial services company dedicated to providing accessible and innovative credit solutions to businesses in Nigeria. They are a key player in the SME lending space, empowering companies to achieve their growth objectives.

They are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to their senior leadership team. This role is a critical force multiplier, enabling the executives to focus on strategic initiatives by ensuring their schedules and administrative needs are managed seamlessly. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned EA who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and wishes to be at the centre of a thriving business. The role is based in-office, in Lagos.

Application Process & Qualifying Questions

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter, which should include the answers to the following qualifying questions. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed:

1. Please describe your experience supporting senior executives, specifying if this was in a fintech, financial services, or startup environment.
2. Can you provide an example of a time you had to manage multiple conflicting priorities for an executive? How did you decide what to tackle first?
3. What tools and software are you proficient in for calendar management, travel booking, and expense reporting?
4. This is a full-time role based in Lagos. Can you confirm your availability to work from the office?
5. What are your salary expectations and current notice period?

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and coordinate complex calendars for senior executives, anticipating conflicts and ensuring a seamless schedule.
• Act as the primary point of contact and gatekeeper, handling internal and external correspondence with professionalism and discretion.
• Arrange comprehensive domestic and international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, visas, and ground transportation.
• Organise, prepare for, and support key meetings, including compiling agendas, taking minutes, and diligently tracking action items.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with the creation and formatting of presentations, reports, and other important business documents.
• Handle highly confidential and sensitive information with the utmost integrity.
• Manage ad-hoc projects and personal errands as required to provide comprehensive support to the executives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar role supporting C-level or senior leadership.
• Experience working within a fintech, financial services, or fast-paced startup/scale-up environment is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and modern productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive, resourceful, and problem-solving mindset with a strong ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
• A high degree of professionalism and discretion is essential.
• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience is acceptable.

On Offer

• A competitive salary package based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing finance company
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment