Executive Assistant Investment Banking

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

We are looking for an organized, proactive Executive Assistant & Business Administration to provide high-level support to the Managing Executive: Investment Banking and help coordinate key projects, meetings, travel, and stakeholder engagements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, confident in communication, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must have a minimum of 10 years working as an executive assistant in an Investment Banking environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise the executive’s inbox, calendar, meetings, and follow-ups
• Plan and coordinate events, conferences, and internal/external meetings (venues, catering, RSVPs, agendas, minutes)
• Support project administration by tracking actions, timelines, deliverables, and status updates
• Coordinate travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, itineraries, claims) and prepare travel packs
• Prepare professional documents and presentations; maintain accurate records and filing systems
• Support stakeholder engagement by coordinating communications, schedules, and meeting materials
• Act as a reliable point of contact, ensuring queries are handled professionally and timeously

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administrator, or Project Administrator
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online meeting platforms
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated professionalism and operating with the highest levels of integrity

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised