Business Manager

Role Overview:

The Business Manager to the CEO serves as a trusted partner and force multiplier to the Chief Executive Officer, helping drive strategic priorities, executive alignment, and organisational effectiveness.

This is a unique opportunity for a high-performing professional to gain direct exposure to executive leadership, board-level engagement, and enterprise-wide initiatives. Operating at the centre of the business, the Business Manager will work closely with the CEO to coordinate key priorities, support decision-making, and lead high-impact projects across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Governance & Stakeholder Management:

• Support the planning and execution of executive leadership, board, and key stakeholder meetings, ensuring clear alignment, decision-making, and follow-through.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and external stakeholders to prepare briefing materials, drive action plans, and ensure timely delivery of strategic priorities.
• Synthesize complex information, business insights, and industry trends into concise recommendations and briefing documents for the CEO.

Strategic Initiatives & Project Management:

• Lead and execute high-priority strategic initiatives sponsored by the CEO's Office.
• Drive cross-functional projects, ensuring stakeholders remain aligned, accountable, and focused on delivering outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve organisational efficiency, decision-making processes, and business performance.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and business evaluations to support strategic planning and growth initiatives.

Executive Communications:

• Draft and coordinate executive communications, presentations, reports, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
• Support the CEO in preparing for key meetings, presentations, speaking engagements, and stakeholder interactions.
• Serve as a key liaison across the organisation, facilitating effective communication between the CEO and senior stakeholders.

CEO Office Management:

• Support the prioritisation of the CEO's agenda, ensuring focus remains on the organisation's most critical business objectives.
• Exercise sound judgement and discretion in managing sensitive information and stakeholder interactions.
• Act as a central coordination point for key activities and initiatives managed through the CEO's Office.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline with a strong academic track record.
• 2-5 years of experience in fast paced and high performance environment such as consulting, banking, advisory or a high-growth organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and briefing materials for senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience synthesizing complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, maturity, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.