Personal Assistant to MD/CEO at Ultraviolet Microfinance Bank

Job Summary

The Personal Assistant (PA) to the Managing Director will provide high-level executive, administrative, marketing, and business development support to the MD/CEO. The role serves as a strategic liaison between the MD, customers, business partners, regulators, and internal departments while supporting the Bank's deposit mobilization, customer acquisition, brand visibility, and business growth objectives.

The incumbent will coordinate executive activities, monitor strategic initiatives, facilitate stakeholder engagements, support marketing campaigns, and contribute to business development efforts aimed at increasing the Bank's market share and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MD's calendar, appointments, meetings, and official engagements.
• Coordinate and prioritize the MD's daily activities and business commitments.
• Draft and prepare reports, presentations, speeches, correspondence, and briefing notes.
• Attend meetings and accurately record minutes, resolutions, and action points.
• Follow up on implementation of management decisions and executive directives.
• Maintain confidential records and sensitive corporate information.
• Assist the MD in developing and implementing marketing and business development strategies.
• Identify opportunities for deposit mobilization and customer acquisition.
• Support initiatives aimed at increasing the Bank's customer base and market penetration.
• Coordinate promotional campaigns, customer engagement activities, and business development programs.
• Prepare marketing intelligence and business performance reports for management review.
• Assist in developing strategic partnerships with corporate organizations, associations, cooperatives, and institutions.
• Support the MD in sourcing and managing high-value deposit relationships.
• Maintain relationships with corporate clients, government agencies, NGOs, religious organizations, and community groups.
• Coordinate customer visits, business meetings, and marketing presentations.
• Assist in achieving the Bank's deposit and revenue growth targets.
• Coordinate corporate communication activities on behalf of the MD.
• Support the execution of branding, publicity, and public relations initiatives.
• Ensure consistency in the Bank's corporate image and messaging.
• Assist in organizing seminars, exhibitions, customer forums, and promotional events.
• Serve as a liaison between the MD and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications with the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, auditors, consultants, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure timely follow-up on regulatory requests and management directives.
• Maintain cordial relationships with business partners and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Economics, Mass Communication, or a related discipline.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6–10 years of experience in executive support, marketing, business development, or relationship management.
• Experience in banking, microfinance, financial services, or a regulated financial institution is highly desirable.