Executive Assistant to COO

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Operating Officer at 247 Bet, a fast‑growing technology and iGaming company in Lagos. The role blends professional and personal assistance, offering high‑visibility exposure across operations, finance, investor relations, legal, HR and more.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the COO’s calendar, meetings, travel arrangements and day‑to‑day priorities, anticipating needs for both work and personal commitments.
• Handle written and verbal correspondence on the COO’s behalf, maintaining a consistent and professional tone.
• Oversee and grow the COO’s social‑media presence, creating on‑brand content across platforms.
• Prepare, edit and format documents, spreadsheets, reports and presentations to a high standard.
• Conduct research on diverse topics and deliver clear, actionable summaries.
• Track projects, deadlines and follow‑ups across multiple workstreams, ensuring smooth progress.
• Take ownership of ad‑hoc projects and personal‑support tasks as priorities evolve.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar support role.
• Strong organisational skills with a strategic, big‑picture mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to represent another’s voice confidently.
• Proactive problem‑solver who thrives in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.
• High level of discretion and trustworthiness handling confidential matters.
• Comfortable learning new subjects quickly and applying multidisciplinary knowledge.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (formulas, data handling, clean formatting).
• Experience managing social‑media platforms and creating engaging content.
• Ability to use AI tools for drafting, analysing and summarising information.