Executive Assistant To Executive Vice President

Axis Bank; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Bank seeks a dynamic Executive Assistant to directly support the EVP of Farm Mechanization and Farmer Funding. This role blends strategic administration with risk awareness, compliance, and client onboarding operations, requiring an MBA and a proactive, analytical mindset.

The EA will manage complex calendars, travel, cross-functional coordination, and advanced Excel analytics to track portfolio metrics.

Qualifications

• MBA degree mandatory with Finance/Operations/Agri-Business specialization preferred.
• Experience as EA/Operations coordinator in Banking/FinTech/Agri-tech is a plus.
• Strong data hygiene, analytics, and dashboarding capability using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage EVP calendar, meetings, agendas, and pre-reads.
• End-to-end travel planning and gatekeeping/access management.
• Coordinate with Sales, Credit, Risk, and Operations to drive timely project execution.
• Monitor portfolio risk metrics and oversee KYC onboarding processes.
• Develop advanced Excel trackers and dashboards for portfolio performance.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Planning & time management

Communication skills

Data analytics

KYC/compliance awareness

Education

MBA in Finance/Operations/Agri-Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

KYC systems

Loan management platforms

Job description

Job Description: Executive Assistant to the EVP (Farm Mechanization & Farmer Funding)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly dynamic, analytical, and execution-focused Executive Assistant (EA) to directly support the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Farm Mechanization (Used & New Tractor Loans) and Farmer Funding (KCC & Agri Loans). This is not a traditional secretarial role. We are looking for an MBA graduate who can act as a strategic force multiplier for the EVP. The ideal candidate will seamlessly blend core administrative excellence with an understanding of agri-portfolio risk, compliance, and client onboarding operations.

Core Responsibilities

1. Executive Operations & Management

• Calendar & Meeting Management: Seamlessly manage the EVP's calendar, prioritizing high-value engagements. Coordinate, schedule, and structure leadership meetings, ensuring agendas are set and pre-reads are distributed.
• Travel & Access Management: End-to-end management of complex travel itineraries. Serve as the primary gatekeeper and point of contact, managing internal and external access to the EVP.
• Coordination & Communication: Act as a central bridge between the EVP and cross-functional teams (Sales, Credit, Risk, and Operations) to drive timely project execution.

2. Agri-Business Operations & Risk Compliance

• Portfolio Risk & Compliance Monitoring: Assist the EVP in tracking portfolio risk metrics across Tractor Loans and Agri/KCC loan segments. Ensure adherence to corporate risk compliance frameworks.
• Client Onboarding & KYC Verification: Oversee high-level tracking of client onboarding pipelines. Verify KYC documents and compliance checklists to accelerate disbursals while mitigating fraud risks.
• Data Entry & Advanced Excel Analytics: Maintain rigorous data hygiene. Handle data entry management and build advanced Excel trackers (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, dashboards) to analyze portfolio performance and operational metrics.

3. Strategy & Problem Solving

• Planning & Execution: Translate the EVPs strategic vision into actionable weekly and monthly project trackers. Monitor progress to ensure deadlines are strictly met.
• Problem Solving & Flexibility: Rapidly adapt to changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment. Independently resolve operational bottlenecks to keep the EVP's office moving forward efficiently.
• People Management: Coordinate with regional leads and office staff, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and leadership presence to follow up on deliverables.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Education & Experience

• MBA Degree from a recognized institution is mandatory (Specialization in Finance, Operations, or Agri-Business Management is highly preferred).
• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Management Trainee, or Operations Coordinatorideally within Banking, NBFCs, FinTech, or Agri-tech sectorsis an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical Proficiencies: Advanced data management skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with digital KYC verification systems and loan management platforms is a plus.
• Core Attributes: Exceptional planning, time management, and execution capabilities.
• Interpersonal Prowess: Strong people management and professional communication skills to deal with senior leadership and rural banking stakeholders alike.
• Work Style: Highly flexible, proactive, and resilient with a strong knack for critical problem-solving under tight timelines.