Permanent Executive Assistant to COO - Degree essential

  • Purely PA
  • Apr 23, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Executive Assistant to COO (Degree essential)

Location: West End, London - office based

Salary: £120,000-£150,000 + market leading benefits & discretionary bonus

You will support their highly engaged, intellectually astute COO.

This is a rare opportunity to join a world class financial institution. The COO plays a hands on role with investors, partners, and the broader leadership team - requiring a commercially astute, emotionally intelligent EA who can provide seamless, proactive support across all business activities.

You'll be at the centre of operations, managing an ever changing schedule, coordinating international travel across multiple time zones, and acting as a trusted liaison across the firm's global offices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high level strategic and logistical support to the COO
  • Manage a complex and frequently changing diary, prioritise time effectively
  • Coordinate global travel and itineraries, often at short notice
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including investors and senior leadership
  • Exercise sound judgement and discretion in managing confidential matters
  • Anticipate needs and act decisively in the COO's absence
  • Research improved ways of working using AI tools
What We're Looking For
  • Extensive experience supporting a C suite executive within finance, private equity, asset management, or a similarly high performance environment
  • Degree educated, with a strong grasp of financial terminology and business context
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the gravitas to influence at senior levels
  • Highly organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure
  • Ability to make decisions and manage priorities with minimal supervision
  • Tech savvy with an understanding of AI tools
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Love Success, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding these values into every aspect of our operations. Our unwavering commitment to these principles is evident in our recruitment practices and our comprehensive training and development programs. We partner with organisations that share our dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, where individuals can be their true selves in the workplace. Together, we strive to promote equality and create opportunities for all.