Manager – Business Planning & Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

This senior managerial position provides comprehensive executive support to the Chief Executive Officer of a retail banking group. The role ensures the CEO’s time is protected, strategic priorities are managed, and high‑level stakeholder engagements run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, email flow, and strategic commitments, prioritising and screening requests.
• Coordinate interactions with federal and provincial ministers, parliamentarians, diplomats, military leaders, and senior business figures, handling protocol, security, logistics and hospitality.
• Lead engagements with regulatory bodies such as the State Bank, SECP, Ministry of Finance and tax authorities, preparing briefing packs and monitoring deadlines.
• Handle customer escalations that require CEO attention, assess impact, and drive resolution with relevant departments.
• Organise executive committee, board, investor and diplomatic meetings, preparing agendas, presentations, minutes and action trackers.
• Receive and process legal notices, work with legal and compliance teams, and maintain secure confidential records.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting C‑suite executives in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of government, regulatory and high‑level stakeholder protocols.
• Exceptional judgment in prioritising confidential and time‑sensitive matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Advanced calendar and email management.
• Stakeholder research and briefing preparation.
• Logistics coordination for high‑profile meetings and visits.
• Document confidentiality and secure record‑keeping.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work directly with the CEO of a leading retail banking group.
• Exposure to senior government officials, regulators and international delegations.
• Dynamic, high‑impact environment with significant strategic influence.