About the Role
VFD Group is an alternative financial services holding company creating innovative financial products and solutions that make everyday banking more accessible in Nigeria. Founded by skilled professionals bridging the gap between individuals, small businesses, and financial services, we are looking for a proactive Technical Assistant to support our Executive Director in translating strategic priorities into actionable business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Executive Director in developing, tracking, and executing strategic priorities and business initiatives across the Group.
- Manage strategic projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables are successfully met.
- Maintain a central tracker for key decisions and action items, consistently following up with stakeholders to ensure accountability.
- Conduct comprehensive market, competitor, and business research to support executive decision-making.
- Prepare concise executive reports, performance dashboards, presentations, and briefing materials for management review.
- Coordinate cross-functional meetings, document key action points, and drive post-meeting execution.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3 to 6 years of professional experience in strategy, project management, business operations, management consulting, or executive support.
- Strong proficiency in project management methodologies with certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile considered a strong advantage.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and executive reporting tools.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness coverage.
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and leadership development within a leading alternative financial services group.
- Collaborative, dynamic, and innovation-driven work environment in Lagos, Nigeria.