Opportunity: Executive Assistant at Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank is a leading international bank with a strong presence across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. For over 160 years, we’ve committed ourselves to creating positive change for our clients, communities, and colleagues. We’re a dynamic team that thrives on innovation, growth, and making a meaningful impact.

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time (Regular Employee)
Industry: Financial Markets
Work Style: On-site
Job ID: 24617

Role Overview

We are currently hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Head of Financial Markets. This role is essential to ensuring the seamless operation of our Financial Markets division. You’ll handle administrative responsibilities, contribute to project reviews, and help maintain high service standards within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Financial Markets by managing day-to-day administrative activities, allowing a focus on strategy and business growth.
• Coordinate office operations, document preparation, and file management.
• Assist in managing compliance with internal policies and procedures across the FM team.
• Maintain business-specific databases and management information systems.
• Prepare reports, project documentation, and business presentations.
• Coordinate meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Track daily profit and loss, and support monthly financial performance reporting.
• Manage leave plans, induction/exit formalities, and performance tracking.
• Contribute to revenue and cost budgeting processes.
• Ensure compliance with risk, governance, and control frameworks.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, senior executives, and external visitors.
• Support in governance pack preparation and submission for Enterprise Risk Committee.

Compliance and Conduct

• Actively uphold Standard Chartered’s values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring ethical conduct at all times.

Talent and Risk Management

• Promote a values-driven culture within the team.
• Maintain strong internal control systems.
• Align all business activities with operational risk management requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the FM code of conduct and all applicable regulations.

Internal and External Stakeholders

Internal:

• Head of Markets, Nigeria & Africa
• All Markets Staff

External:

• Financial Markets Visitors
• Relevant Partners and Clients

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role within a medium-sized organization
• Certification: ACI Dealing Certification

Required Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Strategic and Tactical Planning
• Project Management
• Organizational Governance
• Business Development Support
• Influencing Through Expertise