Executive Assistant to the CEO
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ikoyi, Nigeria
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Administration
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, Law, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–8 years' experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably a CEO, Managing Director, or Executive Chairman.
- Experience in financial services, investment management, professional services, or corporate environments is an advantage.
- Project management certification or executive support certification is desirable.
- Proven track record of handling highly confidential information and sensitive business matters.
- Experience using collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and project management platforms.
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
- Strong project coordination and execution capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Full description
About the Role
The Executive Assistant to the CEO provides high-level administrative, operational, and strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer. The role serves as a trusted partner to the CEO, ensuring efficient management of executive priorities, schedules, communications, stakeholder engagements, and special projects. The Executive Assistant acts as a key liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
Reports to: CEO
Key Internal & External Interactions
Internal Interactions
External Interactions
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Board of Directors
C-Suite Executives
Clients and Key Business Partners
Department Heads/Business Unit Leaders
Regulatory Authorities and Government Agencies
Finance Team
Investors and Shareholders
Human Resources Department
External Advisors
Personal Support to CEO
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage and coordinate the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and business commitments.
- Prioritize and manage competing demands on the CEO's time and ensure timely follow-up on key action items.
- Prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, agendas, and correspondence for meetings and engagements.
- Screen and manage incoming communications, including emails, calls, and requests for meetings.
- Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other executive communications.
Calendar, Travel & Logistics Management
- Coordinate and manage a complex calendar of meetings, appointments, conferences, and events.
- Prioritize competing requests and resolve scheduling conflicts efficiently.
- Arrange local and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, transportation, and itineraries.
- Ensure the CEO is adequately briefed ahead of meetings and travel engagements.
- Manage last-minute changes and provide contingency planning where necessary.
Meeting & Board Coordination
- Plan, organize, and coordinate executive, management, board, and stakeholder meetings.