About VFD Group
VFD Group is an alternative financial services holding company that creates value by working within Nigeria’s informal financial sector to create innovative products and solutions that are accessible to the everyday Nigerian.
VFD Group was founded by highly skilled professionals with diverse experiences, qualifications, and professional backgrounds, who identified the gap between individuals and small businesses and their banking experiences, and set out to bridge the divide.
Job Overview
We are looking to hire a Technical Assistant who will provide high-level technical, analytical, and operational support to the Director. The role is designed to enhance executive effectiveness by supporting decision-making through data analysis, coordination of executive deliverables, preparation of reports and board materials, and management of key technical and operational workflows across the Group.
The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, discreet, technologically sound, and capable of operating in a fast-paced executive environment within a regulated financial services ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Operational Support- Provide direct technical and operational support to Executive Directors across assigned portfolios.
- Assist in tracking strategic initiatives, executive action items, and cross-functional deliverables.
- Support the execution of Group-level projects and initiatives under executive direction.
- Conduct background research and analysis to inform executive decision-making.
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards, reports, and management information systems.
- Analyze financial, operational, and performance data and prepare executive summaries.
- Support preparation of board papers, investment briefs, and strategic presentations.
- Assist with documentation review, version control, and data validation.
- Prepare high-quality reports, slide decks, briefs, and internal memoranda.
- Coordinate collation of materials for Executive Committee and Board meetings.
- Maintain organized records of executive documentation and confidential files.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of executive communications.
- Liaise with subsidiary companies, internal departments, and external partners on executive requests.
- Follow up on deliverables and ensure alignment with agreed timelines.
- Act as a coordination point between Executive Directors and operational teams.
- Support adherence to Group governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with compliance documentation and internal control reporting as required.
- Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 6–8 years’ experience in a technical assistant, executive support, analyst, or strategy support role.
- Industry Context: Experience working in a financial services, investment, fintech, or holding company environment is an advantage. Prior exposure to executive offices or C-suite stakeholders is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (advanced level preferred). Ability to analyze and interpret data and present insights clearly. Experience with dashboards, reporting tools, or MIS systems is an advantage.
- Soft Skills: Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation skills. High level of discretion and organizational ability.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified? Go to VFD Group on www.linkedin.com to apply
