Senior Executive / Technical Assistant at Zedcrest Capital Limited

Zedcrest Capital is a full service capital management firm, with core interests in fixed income securities trading, asset management and proprietary investments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Executive / Technical Assistant

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Reports to: Group Managing Director (GMD)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and discreet Senior Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Group Managing Director. 
• Beyond traditional administrative support, you will anticipate needs, manage complex priorities across time zones, handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality, and contribute to the smooth execution of high-level initiatives.
• The ideal candidate has proven experience supporting C-suite leaders in fast-paced, dynamic environments and thrives on bringing order to complexity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the GMD’s calendar with exceptional foresight, prioritising competing demands and protecting time for strategic focus
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries, visas, accommodations, transportation, and contingency planning
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening emails and requests while maintaining professional and diplomatic communication
• Prepare, edit, and proofread high-level correspondence, reports, presentations, board materials, and strategic documents
• Organise and facilitate executive meetings, off-sites, board meetings, and events — including agenda preparation, material distribution, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items
• Manage special projects and initiatives on behalf of the GMD, from planning to execution
• Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
• Liaise with other executive assistants, department heads, and external partners to ensure seamless cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting C-level executives (CEO, CFO, COO, or equivalent) in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Proven track record supporting senior leaders in complex, multi-time-zone organisations.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail and grammar.
• High emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.
• Absolute discretion and impeccable judgment when handling confidential/sensitive information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and modern productivity tools.
• Experience with virtual collaboration tools and hybrid work environments.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and occasional after-hours support.

Must have skills:

• Confidentiality
• Organization
• Muti-tasking
• Financial markets knowledge
• Microsoft office
• Problem solving
• Strategy
• Tech-savvy

Good to have skills:

• Calendering
• Communication
• Networking

Salary
Attractive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online