Job Description -----AK CAPITAL SERVICES LTD

Position title: Manager EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Reporting to: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Business Unit: Investment Banking & Real Estate

Location: Mumbai

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Key Responsibility Areas:

As an Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will gain deep insight into the group and be given levels of
responsibility well beyond your expectation. Working as a right hand to the CEO, you will be immersed
in strategic and operation analysis as well as having the opportunity to take a lead role in driving large
projects within the business.

The EA will become adept at compiling reports for the CEO, and the rest of the board, in a succinct
format, enabling the CEO to quickly understand where his business is and the issues it faces. You will
quickly be expected to give opinions on such findings and given the task of designing and rolling out an
action/project plan.
You will learn up close how a senior management team operates and how important decisions are made.
You will be personally and professionally challenged through direct participation in decision-making
processes and proximity to decision-makers.

The Appointee will take advantage of the freedom offered to them in a creative and entrepreneurial
manner and who have very good project and professional experience. This is a great opportunity to
shadow a CEO and learn a lot about business.
It is important to note that this is NOT a PA role: the CEO has a dedicated PA who takes care of
diaries, bookings etc. This role sits in the hub of the business and is analytical and outwardly
facing: would suit a very bright, MBA graduate, with 4-10 years experience in a commercial
environment.
Typical activities:
Financial Analysis
Reviewing and analysing the companys financial reports, flagging issues to the CEO
Conducting analysis on internal departments and external competitors as needed
Basic modelling of companies in competitive industry
Research and Analysis
Undertaking research on potential brand opportunities financial and marketing research
Being willing an able to provide an opinion and insight based on this research
Carrying out internal research as needed
Marketing
Understanding the nature of brand-building and product catagories
Analysing business strategy and marketing plans
Building Industry Knowledge
Learning about operations in different areas, and related sectors
Developing a thorough understanding of the Indian Financial and International Markets
Attending business meetings with the CEO and providing a different perspective on current issues.
Administration
Preparing meeting agendas and sending out pre meeting documentation
Participating in meetings and responsible for taking notes as appropriate
Responsible for following up on meetings and actions
Candidate Profile:
Ideally from a top MBA school
Full time commercial work experience is essential
Team player who can also work on own initiative
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to think strategically
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Take ownership and accountability for work
Willing to get involved in ad hoc projects with a can-do attitude
Ability to demonstrate initiative, suggest improvements to current systems as well as establishing
new processes
Excellent communication skills
 Hard working and tenacious
Ability to influence key stakeholders
Passion for business
Willing to travel (travel is not extensive)