Executive Assistant to CEO – Banking & Financial Services

About the role

Provide high‑level administrative, organisational and strategic support to maximise the CEO’s effectiveness in a banking, insurance and financial services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the CEO’s calendars, schedules and travel logistics, including itineraries and follow‑up actions.
• Handle confidential documents and information with discretion.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, circulars and memos for the CEO’s office.
• Coordinate board meetings and governance reporting together with the Company Secretary.
• Liaise between the CEO and internal/external partners.
• Assist with special projects, resource coordination and progress tracking.
• Oversee MIS reporting, strategy implementation follow‑up and overall operations reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence with regulators and third parties.
• Supervise general office processes and undertake any other duties assigned by the CEO.

Required profile

• Minimum three years supporting C‑suite executives, preferably in banking, micro‑finance or financial services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proactive, able to anticipate needs and align support with organisational priorities.
• High integrity, honesty and ability to handle complex challenges with tact.
• Fast, accurate work style with a fair and firm approach.

Required skills

• Reporting skills
• Presentation skills
• Data analytics skills
• MIS (Management Information Systems) reporting