Executive Assistant (Banking) at Undisclosed Company – Lagos, Lagos State

A financial institution is hiring an Executive Assistant (Banking) in Lagos through BeeEx Human Resources Consulting. The role supports a senior bank executive with confidential administration and coordination.

About the Role

• We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial institution for a highly experienced Strategic Executive Assistant to support a senior female bank Executive.
• This is not a routine administrative role.
• We are looking for a sharp, commercially aware professional who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, produce high-quality reports, and act as a trusted strategic partner to the Executive. Male candidates are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Executive’s right hand, anticipating needs and managing priorities, schedule, and diary at a strategic level
• Coordinate and track multiple concurrent projects and initiatives, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met
• Research, write, and edit reports, board papers, briefing notes, presentations, and executive correspondence
• Produce meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action points and decisions
• Analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations for decision-making
• Act as a liaison between the Executive’s office and internal departments, executive management, the board, regulators, and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and prepare the Executive for high-level meetings, engagements, and speaking events
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, and briefing packs
• Take responsibility for highly confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion
• Track performance reports, KPIs, and strategic initiatives across the Executive’s portfolio
• Screen and prioritize communications, escalating critical issues appropriately
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of leadership meetings, retreats, and corporate events

Requirements

• BSc./HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Finance, English, or a related field (a professional certification or Master’s degree is an added advantage)
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of Staff, with at least 3 years supporting a senior executive in a bank or financial institution
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent report writing, business communication, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools
• Sound understanding of banking operations and corporate governance.
• Exceptional discretion, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Remuneration

Negotiable