Executive Assistant

Job Description — Executive Assistant to Head of Strategy

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Head of Strategy
Industry: Mortgage Banking / Financial Services
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Experience: 0–2 years
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a smart, driven and highly organised young professional to work closely with the Head of Strategy in supporting strategic initiatives, business analysis, executive reporting and day-to-day execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate or early-career professional who wants to gain broad exposure to strategy, financial services, business operations and senior management.

The successful candidate must be a strong thinker and communicator, comfortable working with data and presentations, and able to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and strategic support to the Head of Strategy.
• Support the preparation of management reports, presentations, dashboards and executive briefs.
• Conduct research on the mortgage, housing finance and broader financial services industry.
• Assist with market intelligence, competitor analysis and business performance reviews.
• Gather, analyse and organise data to support strategic decision-making.
• Track strategic initiatives, projects and action points and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, presentations and follow-up actions.
• Support the Head of Strategy in coordinating cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes and emerging business opportunities.
• Assist in preparing materials for Executive Management and Board meetings.
• Maintain an organised repository of strategy documents, reports and business information.
• Handle confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Perform other strategic and analytical tasks as assigned by the Head of Strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience; fresh graduates with strong academic records are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to research, synthesise information and communicate key insights clearly.
• Comfortable working with senior executives and multiple stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

What We're Looking For

Beyond qualifications, we are looking for someone who is:

• Smart and intellectually curious
• Highly organised
• Commercially aware
• Fast at learning
• Very good with numbers and data
• Excellent at PowerPoint and presenting information
• A strong writer and communicator
• Proactive rather than waiting to be told what to do
• Comfortable asking questions and challenging ideas respectfully
• Able to handle confidential information
• Hungry to learn and grow within financial services

Why Join Us?

This role offers direct exposure to strategy, senior management, financial services and business transformation, making it an ideal starting point for a high-potential graduate looking to build a career in strategy, corporate finance, business management or financial services.

Pay: ₦150,000.00 - ₦200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person