Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner at AP3advisory

AP3 Capital is a specialist professional services and portfolio management firm that delivers a range of Business Assurance Services, Transaction Advisory Services, Policy & Research, and Investment Portfolio Management services. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a growth-minded individual with entrepreneurial, leadership, and problem-solving skills who is committed to developing a career in the professional services industry to join our transaction advisory services team. Our transaction services team adds value by helping our clients mobilise project finance to structure and deliver large-scale infrastructure projects. We take a client-centred approach to delivering professional services to public and private sector clients and development finance institutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Managing Partner

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• S/he will have a growth mindset that will enable him or her to contribute to the development of the firm’s market positioning as leading transaction advisors to public and private sector clients.
• The successful candidate will work as part of our core programme management team, working with internal and associate subject matter experts to deliver high-quality transaction advisory services to top-tier public, private and development partner clients.
• S/he will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of major capital and infrastructure projects across the full project life cycle in a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, transport, energy, real estate and social infrastructure.
• This position has the potential to grow into a senior management role within the Transactions team or any of our portfolio management companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO to develop and implement the operations strategy and create an environment that promotes staff commitment to the achievement of the organization’s vision, mission, and strategy.
• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists and making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports.
• Provide “gatekeeper” and “gateway” role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team.
• Complete projects by assigning work to appropriate staff, including the management team on behalf of the CEO.
• Manage all aspects of the organization’s admin services (i.e. HR, IT, In-House legal).
• Evaluate and assist in developing office policies and procedures for operational excellence, improved workflow and anticipate future needs as the organization grows.
• Assist in the selection of vendors and purchase equipment, services, and supplies necessary for the operation of the organization.
• Manage information systems operations, including hardware, software, desktop support, internal telecommunications, and strategic systems development and planning.
• Supervise IT consultants. Prepare budget recommendations and work on other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.
• Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors and Advisory Board. Arrange and handle all logistics for Board meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes on behalf of Board Secretary.
• Adhere to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regarding Board matters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature. Prioritise and determine the appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgment to reflect CEO’s style and organiation policy.
• Work closely with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated. Anticipate the CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
• Manage information systems operations, including hardware, software, desktop support, internal telecommunications, and strategic systems development and planning (including supervision of IT consultants/vendors).
• Prepare budget recommendations.
• Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors and Advisory Board.
• Other projects/duties as may be assigned for the overall benefit of the organization. Organizational and Business Development
• Support the development and implementation of strategic plans to achieve the goals of the firm, ensuring alignment with the overall vision and mission of the company.
• Work with service leads to proactively develop and execute business development strategies, to grow revenue and achieve targeted results.
• Build and maintain relationships with associate partner firms, key agencies and clients that act as introducers or sources of routine opportunities and consultancy assignments.
• Help develop and implement organization-wide HR and Talent Management policies, systems and processes, including actively supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and development of our people.
• Actively engage with our Expert database to develop proposals, produce insight reports and explore opportunities that match our competencies and capabilities.
• Operational responsibility for business development activities which contribute towards revenue growth and a key champion for excellent client service delivery across the firm.
• Produce high-quality market engagement and marketing materials for print, website and social media use.
• Organize market engagement events and moments that build and leverage brand value
• Promote a learning culture, sales orientation, and excellent client service delivery across the company, supporting and educating staff on best practice and techniques to increase the effectiveness of business development activities.

Key Responsibilities
Delivery of transaction advisory services:

• Support the development and implementation of a delivery framework that translates our core values into operating guidelines and principles for the transaction advisory division.
• Lead day-to-day engagement with key stakeholders and ensure the quality of delivery standards across the entire project portfolio.
• Produce and present high-quality client materials, including detailed delivery roadmaps and work plans, status reports, project reports, feasibility studies, OBCs, progress reports, procurement documents, financial models, insight reports, and relevant publications that positively engage and impress existing and potential clients.
• Contribute as required to the day-to-day delivery of Transaction Advisory services, drawing on own knowledge and expertise as well as knowledge and expertise across the team to provide technical expertise on project life cycle activities as required to deliver on client and project objectives.
• This may typically include: - programme design and development; benefits and quality management; stakeholder management; portfolio management; programme and project planning including milestone management; financial modelling and analysis; and risk and issue management.
• Policy advisory and capacity building/training in the formulation and upgrading of national PPP policies, project preparation, management of PPP concessions, financial modelling and analysis, risk & stakeholder management function, risk allocation matrix related to assigned projects and initiatives, etc.
• Interpret and analyse complex information, identifying business issues and applying technical knowledge appropriately.
• Conduct market, situation and policy analysis and research to inform stakeholder management, client management, strategic decision-making, policy development and bid development.
• Consult effectively with specialists within the firm when faced with complex technical, stakeholder or risk management issues, instilling innovative, client-centric, solution orientation within the team. Business Development
• Assess, originate, and resource opportunities that fit with the company’s existing and emerging capabilities, drawing on the competencies of its expert network.
• Lead the preparation of proposals, EOIs, RFPs and other tender documents, including competitive challenges for Unsolicited Proposals.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients, associates and partner organisations, financial institutions and multilateral partners, and government officials.
• Liaise with development partners and private sector financiers to ensure opportunities to secure and build on previous collaborations are embraced, and best practices are followed.
• Organise and schedule capacity-building workshops and events that engage senior decision makers across the public, private and multilateral sectors, and showcase our capabilities and expert network (e.g. PPP Masterclass).
• Continuous review and update of our website, marketing and community engagement events and initiatives.
• Contribute as required to the overall development of the company. Support the formulation of business strategies, risk management & controls through reviewing risk registers & mitigation strategies, and other related activities.

Team and Thought leadership:

• Provide guidance and support to junior associates and fellow team members on technical and programme management issues as appropriate.
• Produce insight reports that showcase the expertise of the team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics affecting the financing and delivery of capital and infrastructure projects across Africa.
• Conduct studies related to projects and special topics relevant to the industry.
• Produce blogs, insight reports and other publications that showcase the expertise of the team.
• Ensure high-quality standards across all team outputs in the project portfolio.
• Mobilise expert resources from personal networks and our expert database to support the delivery of internal and external projects.
• Lead and provide technical support to assigned projects and business development initiatives.
• As a key member of our team, model our values in every engagement with the team, existing and potential clients, and the public.
• Maintain a problem-solving disposition and results mindset in all your dealings internally and externally.
• Perform such other duties and functions as may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree (combined with Master's preferred but not required).
• Project feasibility, options appraisal and/or project structuring experience.
• Project procurement experience through to financial close.
• 5-7 years of experience in infrastructure project management, capital & infrastructure projects advisory.
• Understanding the range of transaction advisory services across the infrastructure project lifecycle for public and private sector clients.
• Experience with alternative contract types: EPC, PPP, etc. • Experience building and analysing project financial models.
• Experience drafting business plans and feasibility studies.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Highly numerate, with exceptional oral and written communication skills, with demonstrable quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet tools.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and analytics skills in a range of formats (briefings, reports, summaries, etc.) and to a range of audiences.
• Proven capabilities of working effectively and constructively with diverse, inter-cultural, interdisciplinary, and high-impact teams across multiple locations and time zones.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• The right approach and experience to manage team and client relationships and really support our ambition of being a world-class professional services firm.
• Self-starter who drives individual projects and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 Monthly. 

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief covering email explaining how you meet the criteria above and what you might be able to bring to the role to: resourcing@ap3advisory.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: We will recruit on an ongoing basis so early applications are advised.