Careers at Upswing · UST-VA-003
Virtual Assistant
Commercial Growth & Market Development. Recruitment is ongoing; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Job code
- UST-VA-003
- Number of openings
- 3 positions
- Function / practice
- Commercial Growth & Market Development
- Career level
- Early Career
- Recruitment status
- Ongoing
- Location
- Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Role overview
Virtual Assistants provide dependable administrative, executive and business support to executives, consultants and professional-services teams.
The role requires exceptional organisation, responsiveness, discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.
Key responsibilities
- Manage calendars and meeting schedules.
- Coordinate meetings and virtual engagements.
- Support email and correspondence management.
- Prepare documents, presentations and reports.
- Conduct online research.
- Maintain records and databases.
- Support CRM administration and follow-up.
- Prepare meeting notes and action trackers.
- Support travel and meeting logistics where required.
- Coordinate routine internal workflows.
- Assist executives and consultants with administrative priorities.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, HND or equivalent.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong organisation and time-management skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
- Familiarity with Zoom, Google Meet, cloud platforms and collaboration tools.
- Reliable internet connectivity and ability to work effectively in a remote/hybrid environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
Experience
1–2 years preferred.
Experience supporting senior executives, consultants, professional-services firms, financial institutions or international teams is an advantage.
Core competencies
- Organisation
- Communication
- Time management
- Reliability
- Responsiveness
- Confidentiality
- Digital proficiency
- Attention to detail
What will distinguish a strong candidate
A strong candidate will be dependable, discreet, proactive, highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities without constant supervision.
Experience with CRM and AI productivity tools is an advantage.
Engagement / remuneration
Competitive and market-aligned remuneration based on role scope, experience and demonstrated capability.
How to apply
Submit your application through the Upswing Job Portal and quote Job Code UST-VA-003, with a current CV and a brief statement.
