Job Summary

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Work Schedule: Hybrid

About the Company: Our client is a fast-growing Fintech company specialising in FX and cross-border payment solutions, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The company operates at the intersection of technology and financial services, enabling seamless international money transfers, currency exchange, and cross-border transaction processing for individuals, businesses, and institutional clients across Africa and beyond.

About the Role: This is a high-impact, high-visibility role at the heart of the executive office. The ideal candidate will be a sharp, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced Fintech environment, anticipates leadership needs before they arise, and operates with the highest levels of confidentiality, precision, and professionalism. You will serve as the operational backbone of the executive office, enabling senior leadership to focus on scaling the business, deepening partnerships, and driving strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities
•Manage the executive's diary, calendar, and scheduling, ensuring optimal time allocation across priorities.
•Coordinate all domestic and international travel logistics including flights, accommodation, visas, and detailed itineraries.
•Prepare high-quality briefing notes, presentations, reports, and correspondence on behalf of the executive.
•Screen and manage incoming communications — emails, calls, and correspondence — ensuring timely responses and follow-through.
•Organise and prepare materials for board meetings, management meetings, and executive engagements including agendas, minutes, and action trackers.
•Liaise with internal departments, external stakeholders, clients, and regulators on behalf of the executive office.
•Track and follow up on key action items, decisions, and deliverables arising from executive meetings.
•Support budget monitoring, expense management, and reconciliation for the executive office.
•Maintain a confidential and organised filing and document management system.
•Provide ad-hoc project support and research as directed by the executive.

Key Requirements
•Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and must have been called to the Nigerian Bar (BL).
•Minimum of 3–6 years of post-call experience, with at least 2 years in a reputable law firm.
•Proven experience in a similar Executive Assistant role supporting a C-suite executive, Managing Partner, or senior leadership in a corporate or professional services environment.
•Strong understanding of corporate governance, contract review, regulatory compliance, and legal documentation within a financial services or Fintech context is a strong advantage.
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
•Exceptional organisational, time management, and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
•High level of discretion, integrity, and ability to handle highly confidential legal and executive information with professionalism.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional presence.
•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build relationships across all levels — internally and with external stakeholders, regulators, and partners.