๐ก Opportunity Summary
- Act as a liaison between the Managing Partner and portfolio companies, facilitating smooth communication and scheduling.
- 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally in venture capital, private equity, technology, or a similarly fast-paced environment.
- A collaborative team player excited to work in a small, entrepreneurial environment.
- Job Type Full Time , Remote
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 3 years
- Location Nigeria
- Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage the Managing Partnerโs complex calendar, scheduling meetings with portfolio companies, LPs, and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate detailed travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries.
- Track key deliverables and deadlines, ensuring the Managing Partner remains organized and focused on priorities.
- Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, and reports.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows and solve problems before they arise.
Operational Support
- Work with the Chief of Staff to maintain the fundโs knowledge base (e.g., Google Drive or Notion), ensuring all documents are current and accessible.
- Support portfolio company onboarding by managing checklists, templates, and documentation.
- Collaborate with the Chief of Staff to document and streamline operational processes.
- Track action items and project progress from internal and external meetings to ensure follow-through.
Administrative Tasks
- Manage expense reporting and reimbursements for the Managing Partner with accuracy.
- Screen and prioritize incoming communications, responding or delegating as appropriate.
- Manage and optimize task management systems to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Anticipate administrative needs and proactively address issues before they arise.
Portfolio Support
- Assist with creating high-quality communications, including newsletters and updates
- Coordinate and execute events, ensuring flawless execution (booking restaurants, preparing materials, coordinating logistics with excellence)
- Act as a liaison between the Managing Partner and portfolio companies, facilitating smooth communication and scheduling
- Suggest improvements to enhance communication opportunistically
What Success Looks Like
- Operational Excellence: Seamlessly managed schedules, workflows, and administrative tasks that enhance the Managing Partnerโs efficiency.
- Proactive Support: Anticipated needs and implemented solutions before challenges arose, maintaining a calm and efficient workflow.
- High-Quality Deliverables: Well-organized communications, events, and reports that meet the highest standards of professionalism and attention to detail.
- Strong Relationships: Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders, including LPs, portfolio companies, and team members.
Experience
Key Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally in venture capital, private equity, technology, or a similarly fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience managing complex executive schedules and supporting high-level leadership independently.
Skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Native or near-native proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to write professionally and persuasively.
- Demonstrated history of handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- Able to identify gaps, propose solutions, and execute improvements autonomously.
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize in high-pressure environments.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Airtable, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
- Experience with event planning and logistics coordination.
Preferred Attributes
- Proactive, resourceful, and capable of anticipating needs and solving problems independently and self-sufficiently.
- Self-starter who thrives in environments with minimal oversight and takes initiative without hand-holding.
- A creative thinker who understands the big picture and can contribute beyond task execution.
- Calm under pressure with a positive, โcan-doโ attitude.
- A collaborative team player excited to work in a small, entrepreneurial environment.
- Curious, growth-oriented, and hungry to take on increasing responsibilities over time.
Method of Application
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