Executive Assistant

Reference: NPr004280-OnkM-1

Executive Assistant to COO

At this level, being organised is a given. What sets an exceptional Executive Assistant apart is the ability to anticipate, influence, and operate with complete discretion at executive level. Duties & Responsibilities

Our client is a highly regarded organisation within the financial services and investment management sector , operating in a sophisticated, fast-paced environment where professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.

They are seeking an exceptionally experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the COO and senior stakeholders.

This is a strategic executive support position suited to someone who has spent years operating at C-suite level and understands the pace, discretion and judgement required in a senior corporate environment.

This individual will act as a trusted extension of the executive office, managing complex diaries, coordinating high-level meetings and travel, preparing executive materials and ensuring that competing priorities are handled with urgency and precision.

This is not a traditional administrative position. We are looking for an established executive support professional who is accustomed to operating at the highest level. Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary, including competing priorities, international commitments and high-level meetings.

• Prepare and coordinate board packs, presentations, reports and executive documentation.

• Coordinate local and international travel, accommodation, itineraries and related logistics.

• Organise executive meetings, events and engagements with internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide high-level support to the COO and senior leadership team, anticipating requirements and managing priorities proactively.

• Handle highly confidential information and executive matters with absolute discretion and professionalism.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric is non-negotiable, with a relevant Degree, Diploma or Business Administration qualification advantageous.

• 8–15 years' Executive Assistant / Executive PA experience, with significant C-suite exposure.

• Proven experience supporting senior executives within financial services, investment management, banking, private equity, consulting, professional services or a multinational corporate environment.

• MBA, Honours or relevant postgraduate qualification highly advantageous.

• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel.

• Exceptional organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the maturity, discretion and resilience to operate with minimal supervision.

The Right Profile This opportunity will appeal to an executive support professional who has already established themselves as a trusted partner to senior leadership.

You should be highly polished, commercially aware and comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can change quickly. You will need the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders, the judgement to handle sensitive information and the ability to anticipate what an executive needs before being asked.

If you've built your career supporting C-suite executives and are ready to bring that experience into a sophisticated financial services environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Apply today for a confidential discussion. For more exciting Finance opportunities, please visit: Network Recruitment International

I also specialise in recruiting the following Finance professionals

• Financial Directors

• Chief Financial Officers

• Financial Managers

• Financial Accountants

• Management Accountants

• Financial Controllers

• Cost Accountants

• Payroll Professionals

• Finance C-Suite

If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for consideration for other suitable roles or positions.

For more information, contact: Onkutlwile Mositi Researcher: Finance & Supply Chain omositit@networkrecruitment.co.za Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/onkutlwile-mositi-a9531a204