Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff to support the Managing Director in a fast-paced, dynamic fintech environment. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support, offering a unique opportunity to play a strategic role in business operations, decision-making, and execution. The ideal candidate will have a background in Advisory (Big 4) or Investment Banking, or Fintech with a strong grasp of the fintech landscape, including payments, lending, and digital banking.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Support

· Partner with the MD to drive key business priorities and strategic initiatives.

· Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

· Coordinate and track the execution of high-level strategic projects.

2. Research & Analysis

· Conduct industry and market research to support strategic planning and business development.

· Analyze data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities.

· Support due diligence, financial modelling, and benchmarking exercises when necessary.

3. Planning & Organisation

· Manage the MD’s schedule, prioritize tasks, and coordinate key meetings and follow-ups.

· Organize offsites, townhalls, and strategic planning sessions.

· Maintain oversight of deadlines, priorities, and deliverables across departments.

4. Communication & Liaison

· Act as a trusted point of contact between the MD and internal/external stakeholders.

· Draft high-quality correspondence, memos, and communications on behalf of the MD.

· Ensure timely and effective communication flow across departments.

5. Operational Efficiency

· Identify gaps and implement solutions to improve operational workflows.

· Support execution and tracking of KPIs and performance metrics.

· Maintain confidentiality and discretion on sensitive matters at all times.

Requirements

· 4–7 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy roles.

· Strong exposure to or interest in fintech, particularly in payments, lending, or digital banking.

· Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication

· High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.

· Self-starter, detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree is a plus).

· Prior experience supporting C-level executives or working in a startup/scale-up environment is advantageous.

· Familiarity with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Notion, and other productivity platforms.

● Private Health Insurance

● Pension Plan

● Paid Time Off

● Work from Home

● Training and Development

Recruitment Process

● Screening call with Recruiter: 30 minutes

● Case study & Panel discussion

● Interview with the Managing Director