Executive Assistant To Managing Director

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly proactive and strategic Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the Managing Director (MD) in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support to include active participation in functional management, project coordination, and business initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as an extension of the MD, helping drive priorities forward, managing key projects, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple functions.

• Serve as a trusted partner to the MD in managing day-to-day priorities, functional activities, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Prepare high-quality documents, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Track and manage key strategic projects, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are achieved. Maintain oversight of functional deadlines and action items, ensuring timely completion and escalation where needed according to SOPs and set procedures.
• Coordinate across teams to collect inputs, drive timelines, monitor progress, and troubleshoot risks to delivery.
• Support audits and compliance activities including maintaining an internal audit calendar, and liaising with auditors. Conduct preliminary research, analysis, and data gathering to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Provide summaries, models and insights from reports, market intelligence, and business activities

Qualifications and Skills

• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint, and Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Bachelors degree in Business, Management, Communications, or related field (MBA preferred but not required).
• 4+ years of experience in executive support, project management, or functional operations; prior experience as a business analyst or similar role is preferre
• Strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture while managing detailed execution. Strong project management skills with experience handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. High level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment in handling confidential information.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize information.
• Highly adaptable, solution-oriented, and comfortable with ambiguity in a growing and changing environment.
• Strong collaborator who can work across teams, functions, and seniority levels.
• Relentless commitment to delivering high-quality work with a sense of urgenc