Executive Assistant to the MD Job


  2026-11-06
  Lagos, Nigeria
  3–5
  Banking & Finance

International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc commenced business as Nigeria’s first Energy-focused Insurance Company, experts in first class underwriting solutions for offshore and onshore risks, as well as general insurance business. The Company’s security is backed by a consortium of local and foreign re-insurers led by African Reinsurance Corporation. We are licensed and regulated by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Executive Assistant to the MD

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities


  • Manage and optimize the MD/CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel, and strategic engagements to maximize executive effectiveness.
  • Prioritize requests and competing demands, ensuring the MD/CEO's time is aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Prepare executive briefs, reports, presentations, speeches, correspondence, and other documentation required for internal and external engagements.
  • Conduct research and compile business intelligence to support executive decision-making.
  • Support the MD/CEO in driving company-wide strategic projects and transformation initiatives.
  • Follow up with business leaders on deliverables, deadlines, and key decisions, escalating risks or delays where necessary.
  • Prepare executive dashboards, status reports, and performance summaries for leadership review.
  • Coordinate engagements with strategic stakeholders - Board members, business partners, key clients, government agencies, regulators including NAICOM and other relevant institutions.
  • Monitor deadlines for executive submissions, statutory filings, and regulatory engagements assigned to the MD/CEO.
  • Coordinate local and international travel arrangements for the MD/CEO, including itineraries, logistics, and briefing materials.
  • Ensure the MD/CEO is adequately prepared for meetings, conferences, industry events, and official engagements through comprehensive pre-meeting documentation.
  • Exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive matters, protecting the integrity and reputation of the Executive Office.
  • Perform other strategic assignments and special projects as delegated by the MD/CEO.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, Insurance, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience providing executive support to a Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Executive Director, or other C-suite executive/Senior Management executive.
  • Relevant professional qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Insurance or Project Management are an added advantage.
  • Experience within Insurance, Banking, Financial services, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the email.










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