Technical Executive Assistant

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Technical Executive Assistant that is passionate about banking and financial services. The Technical Executive Assistant will provide support and assistance to the GMD/CEO on strategic and technical matters as well as provides high quality secretarial and administrative support including but not limited to developing approval memos, power point presentations etc.

The ideal candidate should be proactive, analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks with efficiency. This role requires excellent communication skills, discretion, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a flare for reporting and accounting.

Requirements

1. Strategic Support:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives.

• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and risks to the company’s strategic plans.

• Ensures proper and timely follow-up on reports from units, departments, and divisions.

• Research and preparation of speeches and presentations in a variety of formats to support the activities of the GMD/CEO.

• Develop and maintain technical databases and spreadsheets.

• Support the GMD/CEO in the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plans and initiatives.

• Conduct research and analysis to support the development of the company’s strategic plans and initiatives.

• Assist in the development of business cases for strategic initiatives, including financial projections and risk assessments.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the GMD/CEO.

2. Administrative Support:

• Manage and maintain the Managing Director’s schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.

• Coordinate and prioritize incoming requests and ensure they are handled in a timely and efficient manner.

• Prepare and organize documents, reports, and presentations for executive meetings.

• Schedule and organize meetings, including the preparation of meeting materials and agendas.

• Ensure the Managing Director is well prepared for meetings by providing necessary information in advance.

• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas for the Managing Director.

• Process travel expenses and reconcile expenses promptly.

3. Communication and Liaison:

• Serves as the primary point of contact between the Group Managing Director and internal/external stakeholders.

• Screen and direct phone calls and emails to appropriate parties.

• Draft and proofread correspondence on behalf of the Managing Director.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Banking and Finance.

• MSc in Finance.

SKILLS:

• Proven experience as a technical executive assistant or in a similar administrative role.

• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant work experience in a similar role.

• Strong understanding of finance and financial services.

• Good stakeholder management kills.

• Proven analytical and reporting skills.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines with a high level of accuracy.