Executive Assistant (Fintech / Financial Services) – Immediate Start

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About the Opportunity

Our client is a high-growth fintech company operating within the Nigerian financial services ecosystem, delivering innovative credit and lending solutions to SMEs. As a regulated financial institution operating in a dynamic and fast-evolving sector, precision, discretion, and pace are non-negotiable.

They are seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant with direct experience in fintech or financial services to support senior leadership in a demanding, high-accountability environment. This role requires someone who understands the rhythm, confidentiality standards, and operational intensity of regulated financial environments.

This is a full-time, fully in-office position based in Lagos.

Application Process & Qualifying Questions

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter clearly answering the qualifying questions below.

Important:

This role requires direct, hands-on experience within fintech or financial services. If you do not have this experience, please do not apply. Applications that do not demonstrate fintech or financial services experience will not be reviewed.

Qualifying Questions:

1. Please describe your direct experience supporting senior executives within fintech or financial services.
2. Provide a detailed example of managing conflicting high-priority demands within a regulated or financial environment.
3. What tools have you used for executive calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting?
4. Confirm your availability for full-time, in-office work in Lagos.
5. What is your current salary expectation (in Naira) and notice period?  (Please provide a specific figure or salary range. Applications stating negotiable or market rate will not be reviewed.)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex, high-volume executive calendars within a fast-paced financial services environment.
• Act as a strategic gatekeeper to senior leadership.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, ensuring compliance with internal finance and documentation processes.
• Support board-level and executive meetings, including agenda prep, minute-taking, and action tracking.
• Handle expense submissions with precision and compliance awareness.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and financial documentation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality across financial and strategic matters.
• Support ad hoc executive and operational priorities as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Mandatory: Proven Executive Assistant experience within fintech or financial services.
• Experience supporting C-suite or senior financial executives.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments and financial documentation standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable operating in high-pressure, high-accountability settings.
• Highly discreet, resilient, and structured.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelors degree preferred.

On Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience.

• Opportunity to work at the core of a scaling fintech organisation.

• High visibility and career progression potential.

• Fast-paced, results-driven environment.