Executive Assistant

Role overview

This is a permanent Executive Assistant position based in Dublin City Centre within the financial services sector. The role supports the Chief Technology Officer in a highly regulated banking environment and requires a dependable, highly organised professional who can operate as a trusted partner on strategic technology matters. The successful candidate will help maintain strong leadership rhythm, keep priorities moving, and support effective decision-making across senior stakeholders.

What you will do

• Run a busy and changing executive calendar, prioritising meetings and protecting the CTO’s time where needed.
• Build polished briefing packs, presentations, and reports for Executive Committee and Board-level meetings.
• Monitor progress on major CTO initiatives, including digital change programmes and core banking modernisation work.
• Act as a key liaison for senior leaders, regulators, and other important stakeholders, helping maintain strong working relationships.
• Coordinate technology risk updates, audit follow-ups, and regulatory actions in line with governance requirements.
• Plan leadership meetings, town halls, and offsite sessions, while also arranging travel and processing expenses.
• Prepare internal and external communications on behalf of the CTO to help support and promote the bank’s technology agenda.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience supporting C-suite or senior leaders in a regulated financial services setting.
• Exposure to technology teams or functions such as IT, digital, or cybersecurity.
• Good working knowledge of governance, risk, compliance, and regulatory expectations in banking.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and time-management ability in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident use of Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus the ability to handle confidential information carefully.
• Awareness of modern technology environments, including cloud transformation and digital banking platforms.

Additional information

Sector: Financial Services. Location: Dublin City Centre. Employment is permanent and onsite.