Executive Assistant to the COO (Remote) at Bamboo

Bamboo is a digital investment platform that gives customers direct, real-time access to US dollar fixed-income investments and US-listed stocks and ETFs right from their personal devices. Bamboo’s vision to empower every African with the resources they need to build wealth from the ground up is built on the belief that we can democratize access to a stream of wealth creation instruments, global investment opportunities for retail and institutional investors across Africa and foreign markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the COO

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

What You Will Be Doing
Calendar Management:

• Efficiently manage the COO's calendar, scheduling meetings, and appointments, and ensuring effective time management.

Communication:

• Act as a primary point of contact between the COO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare, edit, and format reports, presentations, and other documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Meeting Coordination:

• Organize and coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring all necessary materials are prepared and distributed in advance.

Travel Management:

• Arrange comprehensive travel itineraries, accommodations, and logistics for the COO, optimizing for efficiency.

Expense Management:

• Track and process expense reports promptly and accurately, utilizing rudimentary Excel skills for basic spreadsheet tasks.

Data Entry and Analysis:

• Assist in basic data entry tasks and provide rudimentary Excel support for simple spreadsheets and data analysis.

Confidentiality:

• Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

Extensive Research:

• Conduct thorough research on various topics as assigned by the COO, providing comprehensive reports and summaries.

Market Analysis:

• Assist in analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to keep the COO informed and prepared.

Special Projects:

• Collaborate on various special projects and initiatives, contributing administrative support, coordination, and research expertise as required by the COO.

Competencies Required for this Role at Level 4

• Work experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role at a fast-paced start-up.
• Demonstrated understanding of technology, and an interest in learning the latest applications to enhance productivity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Growth mindset, possess intellectual curiosity, empathy and high EQ.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, creative and willing to take work independently.
• A high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• A proactive, calm demeanour, with a strong work ethic.
• Analytical mindset that sees through the details and solves complex problems ahead.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.