Technical Assistant to the Managing Director

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years’ experience in a corporate environment with strong exposure to strategic planning and organisational transformation
  
• Commercial, Investment Banking, Private Equity or Merchant Banking experience is an added advantage
  
• University Degree in a Management Science, Business, or Law field from a reputable university with a minimum of second-class upper-division grade
  
• Second degree and/or relevant professional qualification (e.g., MBA, ACA, CFA) will be added advantage.
  

1. Technical and Analytical Support

• Conduct research, analysis, and reporting on strategic and operational matters.
  
• Prepare technical briefings, business cases, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Analyse industry trends, competitor performance, and emerging technologies to support strategic planning.
  

2. Project Coordination

• Assist in managing key projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
  
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and provide status updates to the MD.
  
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to collate inputs and align technical activities with business objectives.
  

3. Decision Support

• Compile data and insights to assist the MD in making informed decisions.
  
• Draft reports, proposals, and correspondence on behalf of the MD.
  
• Provide recommendations based on data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
  

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate meetings, calls, and follow-ups with internal departments, clients, and partners.
  
• Represent the MD in selected meetings and communicate key outcomes effectively.
  

5. Administrative and Strategic Support

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  
• Draft high-impact communications and support speech writing or event prep.
  
• Help manage the MD’s schedule, aligning technical reviews and key events.