Executive Assistant to CTO – Financial Services

About the role

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑level, confidential support to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a leading financial services organisation in Dublin. The role is pivotal in ensuring the CTO’s strategic priorities are executed efficiently within a highly regulated banking environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex, dynamic executive calendar and act as a strategic gatekeeper to optimise the CTO’s time.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations and reports for Executive Committee and Board meetings.
• Track and drive delivery of key CTO initiatives, including digital transformation and core banking modernisation programmes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, regulators and leadership teams, building strong relationships.
• Oversee technology risk updates, audit actions and regulatory deliverables, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.
• Organise internal leadership meetings, town halls, off‑sites and handle complex travel arrangements and expenses.
• Draft and manage internal and external communications on behalf of the CTO to support the bank’s technology strategy.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting C‑suite or senior executives within a regulated financial services organisation.
• Background working directly with technology teams such as IT, digital or cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, compliance and regulatory expectations in banking.
• Exceptional organisational, prioritisation and time‑management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of discretion.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint (Microsoft 365 suite).