Strategy Assistant, Executive Office

Job Title: Strategy Assistant, Executive Office
Grade: Senior Associate
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports To: Managing Partner

Role Overview

Our Client is seeking a highly organized, analytical and execution-focused Strategy Assistant to join the firm’s Executive Office. The Strategy Assistant will work directly with the Managing Partner, supporting strategic planning, operational coordination and executive effectiveness across the firm. The role is responsible for translating leadership priorities into structured action plans, coordinating follow-through across teams, and supporting the Managing Partner in maintaining focus on high-impact initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Decision Support

• Support the Managing Partner in preparing, refining and communicating strategic plans and materials.
• Conduct research, analysis and market assessments to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.
• Translate strategic discussions and decisions into clear action plans, priorities, owners and timelines.
• Assist in monitoring progress against firm-wide strategic objectives.
• Prepare structured briefing materials, presentations and analysis for strategic meetings and management reviews.
• Identify emerging issues, opportunities and execution gaps and bring them to the attention of the Managing Partner.

2. Executive Coordination & Leadership Support

• Support the prioritisation and effective management of the Managing Partner’s agenda and meeting cadence.
• Serve as a key coordination point between the Managing Partner, internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Manage information flow to ensure the Managing Partner receives timely, relevant and appropriately synthesised information.
• Support calendar management, meeting preparation and post-meeting follow-through.
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes and background materials ahead of internal and external engagements.
• Draft executive correspondence, internal communications, memoranda and other leadership materials.
• Track actions arising from meetings and ensure timely follow-through across relevant teams.
• Maintain a clear view of outstanding priorities, commitments and decisions requiring executive attention.

3. Operational Execution & Project Coordination

• Support cross-functional strategic and operational initiatives across Wealth Management, Investment Banking and Corporate Functions.
• Develop and maintain project trackers, action logs and accountability matrices.
• Monitor initiative progress, identify dependencies and escalate delays, risks or execution challenges appropriately.
• Coordinate workstreams across multiple teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Assist in improving internal workflows, reporting processes and operating procedures.
• Coordinate the preparation of materials for leadership meetings, management reviews and quarterly business reviews.
• Support the Managing Partner in driving execution of key firm-wide initiatives.

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly performance dashboards and management reports.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, performance gaps and areas requiring management attention.
• Assist with budget tracking, financial monitoring and variance analysis.
• Maintain structured KPI and performance-tracking systems across departments.
• Monitor progress against agreed departmental and firm-wide targets.
• Help maintain visibility on employee engagement, morale, productivity and organisational effectiveness.
• Highlight material performance issues and support the development of appropriate follow-up actions.

5. Organisational Alignment & Governance

• Support initiatives that strengthen collaboration, communication and alignment across departments.
• Assist in reinforcing a performance-driven, accountable and values-aligned culture.
• Help maintain high standards of documentation, reporting and management information.
• Support the preparation of materials for partner, investor, board or regulatory engagements, where required.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
• Support the development and maintenance of effective governance and management routines across the firm.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive professional experience in business management, management consulting, strategy, operations or a related discipline, preferably within financial services or another strategy-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• Previous experience supporting senior executives, partners or leadership teams is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial services industry dynamics is preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare high-quality presentations, briefing notes, reports and executive correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to interact confidently and professionally with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Proficiency in macOS Keynote, Numbers and Pages is an advantage.
• Strong ability to use spreadsheets, presentations and reporting tools to structure and communicate information effectively.

Work Location: In person