The Executive Assistant to the MD/CEO provides high-level executive, operational, organizational, and strategic support to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. The role is responsible for managing the CEO\'s schedule, coordinating strategic initiatives, facilitating communication across the organization, preparing reports and presentations, organizing meetings, supporting governance activities, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Executive Office.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and optimize the MD/CEO\'s calendar, appointments, meetings, travel, and strategic engagements to maximize executive effectiveness.
- Prioritize requests and competing demands, ensuring the MD/CEO\'s time is aligned with organizational priorities.
- Prepare executive briefs, reports, presentations, speeches, correspondence, and other documentation required for internal and external engagements.
- Conduct research and compile business intelligence to support executive decision-making.
- Support the MD/CEO in driving company-wide strategic projects and transformation initiatives.
- Follow up with business leaders on deliverables, deadlines, and key decisions, escalating risks or delays where necessary.
- Prepare executive dashboards, status reports, and performance summaries for leadership review.
- Coordinate engagements with strategic stakeholders - Board members, business partners, key clients, government agencies, regulators including NAICOM and other relevant institutions.
- Monitor deadlines for executive submissions, statutory filings, and regulatory engagements assigned to the MD/CEO.
- Coordinate local and international travel arrangements for the MD/CEO, including itineraries, logistics, and briefing materials.
- Ensure the MD/CEO is adequately prepared for meetings, conferences, industry events, and official engagements through comprehensive pre-meeting documentation.
- Exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive matters, protecting the integrity and reputation of the Executive Office.
- Perform other strategic assignments and special projects as delegated by the MD/CEO.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, Insurance, or a related field.
- Relevant professional qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Insurance or Project Management are an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience providing executive support to a Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director, or other C-suite executive/Senior Management executive.
- Experience within Insurance, Banking, Financial services, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred.
- Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
- High Integrity & Confidentiality
- Corporate Governance Support
- Strategic Planning & Execution Monitoring
- Strategic thinking and exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Data Analysis & Dashboard Reporting
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Strong attention to detail and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.