Job Description
URGENT!
We are recruiting for the role of TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, BUSINESS STRATEGY for a leading financial institution.
Location: Lagos; Salary: 20 – 30M p/a
The Technical Assistant, Business Strategy, is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the strategic objectives of the company on behalf of the CEO, ensuring the effective execution of the organization’s strategic priorities and business objectives.
The role goes beyond traditional executive support and is responsible for driving strategic initiatives, providing business insights, coordinating executive decision-making, tracking organizational performance, managing key stakeholder engagements, and ensuring alignment across departments. The incumbent will act as a central point of coordination for enterprise-wide initiatives, enabling the CEO to focus on strategic leadership, growth, client
engagement, and business performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUSINESS EXECUTION
• Support the CEO in translating strategic priorities into actionable business plans.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT
• Manage the CEO’s strategic agenda and priorities.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, reports, speeches, and executive communications.
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
• Track departmental and organizational performance against strategic objectives.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Monitor key business and operational KPIs.
BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUPPORT
• Coordinate preparation of Board, Committee, and Executive Management papers.
• Ensure timely submission and quality review of reports and presentations.
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND TRANSFORMATION
• Lead or coordinate strategic projects, as assigned by the CEO.
• Support business transformation and change management initiatives.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Strategy, or a related discipline. MBA or relevant Master’s degree strongly Preferred
Experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years progressive experience in Strategy, Business Management, Consulting, Executive Office, Project Management, Corporate Planning, Investment Management, Banking, or Financial Services.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic initiatives and cross-
functional projects.
Experience within Asset Management, Wealth Management, Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, or Financial Services is highly desirable
CVs can be sent to talent@strategichireafrica.com with the subject title, TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, BUSINESS STRATEGY.
