Executive Assistant

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an exceptionally experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the COO and senior stakeholders in a fast-paced financial services environment. This strategic role requires years of C-suite exposure, superior discretion, and the ability to manage complex diaries, coordinate international travel and prepare executive materials with precision and urgency.

The right candidate will be polished, commercially aware and able to anticipate needs before being

Qualifications

• Matric is non-negotiable, with a relevant Degree, Diploma or Business Administration qualification advantageous.
• 8–15 years' Executive Assistant / Executive PA experience, with significant C-suite exposure.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives within financial services, investment management, banking, private equity, consulting, professional services or a multinational corporate environment.
• MBA, Honours or relevant postgraduate qualification highly advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary, including competing priorities, international commitments and high-level meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate board packs, presentations, reports and executive documentation.
• Coordinate local and international travel, accommodation, itineraries and related logistics.
• Organise executive meetings, events and engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-level support to the COO and senior leadership team, anticipating requirements and managing priorities proactively.
• Handle highly confidential information and executive matters with absolute discretion and professionalism.

Skills

C-suite liaison

Executive diary management

Travel coordination

Presentations (PowerPoint)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business Administration

MBA advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded organisation within the financial services and investment management sector, operating in a sophisticated, fast-paced environment where professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.

They are seeking an exceptionally experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the COO and senior stakeholders.

This is a strategic executive support position suited to someone who has spent years operating at C-suite level and understands the pace, discretion and judgement required in a senior corporate environment.

This individual will act as a trusted extension of the executive office, managing complex diaries, coordinating high-level meetings and travel, preparing executive materials and ensuring that competing priorities are handled with urgency and precision.

This is not a traditional administrative position. We are looking for an established executive support professional who is accustomed to operating at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary, including competing priorities, international commitments and high-level meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate board packs, presentations, reports and executive documentation.
• Coordinate local and international travel, accommodation, itineraries and related logistics.
• Organise executive meetings, events and engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide high-level support to the COO and senior leadership team, anticipating requirements and managing priorities proactively.
• Handle highly confidential information and executive matters with absolute discretion and professionalism.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric is non-negotiable, with a relevant Degree, Diploma or Business Administration qualification advantageous.
• 8–15 years' Executive Assistant / Executive PA experience, with significant C-suite exposure.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives within financial services, investment management, banking, private equity, consulting, professional services or a multinational corporate environment.
• MBA, Honours or relevant postgraduate qualification highly advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the maturity, discretion and resilience to operate with minimal supervision.

The Right Profile

This opportunity will appeal to an executive support professional who has already established themselves as a trusted partner to senior leadership.

You should be highly polished, commercially aware and comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can change quickly. You will need the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders, the judgement to handle sensitive information and the ability to anticipate what an executive needs before being asked.

If you've built your career supporting C-suite executives and are ready to bring that experience into a sophisticated financial services environment, this is an opportunity worth exploring.