Executive Research & Administrative Assistant

Your Virtual Ally is recruiting an Executive Research and Administrative Assistant to support a senior (C-Suite) executive working across investment, legal, and operational areas, especially within the lithium and energy space. The role combines research, analytical thinking, and administrative execution

Job Details

• Location: Remote
• Reports to: C-Suite Executive
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Direct experience in lithium or investment is not required, but you must be a fast learner, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to quickly grasp new subject matter. A legal or research background is a strong advantage

Key Responsibilities

Research and Strategy Support

• Conduct research on business strategy, regulatory policy, markets, energy, and legal issues, with a principal focus on the lithium and energy storage industry
• Produce well-structured deliverables: memos, briefing notes, spreadsheets, slide decks, and summaries
• Analyze complex issues and present clear options or recommendations for executive decision-making
• Monitor relevant legal, regulatory, and industry developments
• Support proposal writing, pitch preparation, investor material, and strategic planning

Administrative and Operational Support

• Coordinate administrative tasks such as CAC registration, compliance documentation, KYC and due diligence processes, account openings, and stakeholder follow-ups
• Draft, review, and organize contracts, NDAs, internal templates, and correspondence
• Track progress on projects and task lists
• Provide light tech and admin support for virtual meetings, webinars, and file organization
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation in shared drives and databases

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Economics, Policy, or another relevant field
• 2-5 years of experience in a research-heavy or execution-focused role (legal assistant, analyst, associate, program officer, or similar)
• Exceptional research and synthesis skills
• High-level writing ability with sharp attention to detail
• Competency with MS Office, Google Workspace, and presentation tools
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Self-starter with strong judgment and discretion

Preferred

• Legal training (LLB or equivalent)
• Exposure to business development, investments, commodities, data analysis, corporate governance, or transaction support
• Prior experience supporting executives, founders, or senior leaders
• Familiarity with research tools such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, or JSTOR

How to Apply

Apply below via the JobClave with your updated Resume/CV