Executive Office Analyst (Graduate Trainee) at Resort Consult Limited

Role Purpose

We are seeking an exceptionally intelligent, organized, and ambitious young professional to join our team as an Executive Office Analyst. This role is a high-intensity, fast-track apprenticeship designed to accelerate the development of a future leader. Working directly with the CEO, you will provide critical analytical and operational support across consulting assignments, investment projects, board responsibilities, and strategic initiatives.

This is not a traditional administrative role; it requires a proactive "force multiplier" who can manage operational workflows while contributing substantive research and strategic insights.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Research (40%)

• Conduct market, sector, regulatory, and policy research within emerging economies.
• Draft high-impact briefing notes, executive summaries, and research reports.
• Support business development by tracking funding opportunities, grants, and partnership pipelines.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize data to support active consulting deliverables.

Executive Office Management (25%)

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, prioritize strategic tasks, and track action items.
• Draft professional correspondence, executive letters, and high-level communications.
• Maintain organized digital filing systems and project documentation with strict confidentiality.

Project Coordination (20%)

• Track project milestones, maintain workplans, and monitor deliverables.
• Coordinate follow-ups with clients, independent consultants, and institutional partners.
• Support Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) assignments and stakeholder reporting.

Presentation & Communication Support (15%)

• Develop design-forward, executive-ready PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with thought leadership content, reports, and brief briefing documents.
• Support event planning and high-level stakeholder communications.

Person Specification

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Minimum Second Class Upper / 2:1) in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, International Relations, Statistics, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Experience: 0–2 years post-NYSC experience. Prior internship experience in professional services is a strong advantage.
• Essential Skills: Impeccable written and spoken English; advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; strong analytical capability and sharp attention to detail.
• Highly Desirable: Experience utilizing AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude); basic data analysis or proposal writing skills; familiarity with Canva.
• Attributes: Resourceful, intellectually curious, highly self-motivated, and capable of handling sensitive, confidential data with discretion.

What You Will Gain

This role offers direct mentorship from a senior executive with over two decades of leadership across banking, development finance, and corporate governance. You will gain fast-track exposure to:

Strategy Consulting | Project & Development Finance | Impact Investing | Board Governance | Public Sector Advisory | Capital Raising

High-performing trainees are positioned to transition into autonomous Project Manager roles within 2–3 years.