Chief of Staff

Chief Of Staff

Real opportunities. Real impact. Your career, redefined.

(NOTE : A human reviews every application at Oceans, so please apply for only one position and only once a year if you're a better fit for another role, we'll route your application accordingly and if we're not quite ready for you, we'll reach back out later.)

At Oceans, we believe that talent knows no boundaries. That's why we connect the best and brightest professionals with career-defining opportunities that challenge, inspire, and accelerate their career growth. Our community, whom we call Divers, don't just workthey dive deep, solve complex challenges, and make a real impact with global industry leaders. And in doing so, they don't just support bold ideasthey expand their skills, broaden their expertise, and grow their careers.

As Chief of Staff, you'll be the right hand to one of our clients, acting as an extension of their leadership to drive business priorities forward. More than just a behind-the-scenes operator, you'll be empowered to speak in meetings on their behalf, make strategic decisions, and ensure that key initiatives move efficiently from concept to execution. This is a role for someone who thrives in high-stakes environments, balancing strategic insight with hands-on execution to maximize impact across the organization.

This role requires exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence at all levels. You'll ensure alignment between leadership priorities and company execution, drive cross-functional initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to your executive.

Accountability

Your success as a Chief of Staff will be measured by your ability to amplify your executive's effectiveness, ensuring that the business runs smoothly while driving their strategic vision forward. Here's how you'll make an impact :

Executive Representation & Strategic Execution

• Act as a proxy for your executive in meetings, contributing strategic insights and making decisions in alignment with their vision.
• Provide critical support in setting and driving company priorities, ensuring that key initiatives stay on track.
• Liaise between the executive and internal teams, ensuring clarity of direction, alignment, and execution.
• Draft and deliver key communications, such as executive reports, presentations, and strategic memos.
• Summarize complex information into actionable insights, helping your executive make informed decisions.

Business Operations & Cross-Functional Leadership

People & Stakeholder Management

Colleagues

Your primary stakeholder will be the Executive you support, working in tandem to extend their reach and effectiveness. You'll also engage closely with senior leadership, department heads, and key stakeholders, ensuring that company-wide initiatives are executed seamlessly.

At Oceans, you'll also receive guidance and support from your Operations Manager, who will help you succeed in the role and ensure that you're continuously growing and developing in your career.

Skills and Qualifications

At Oceans, we believe in T-shaped individualsthose who bring deep expertise in one area, paired with broad curiosity and interests. As a Chief of Staff, your vertical focus will be in high-level business strategy and executive support, ensuring alignment between leadership priorities and company execution. Your horizontal focus will revolve around stakeholder management, operational execution, and decision-making, allowing you to act as a force multiplier for your executive.

To excel in this role, you should have :

Diversity of experience is core to Oceans. You are expected to work inclusively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring that both personal and collective dignity are supported.

During the interview process, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in the following areas :

Role Specifications

This is a remote role, where you will be expected to work a split shift with some overlap with our client's time zone. You will, however, be expected to be present for in-person training programs during your first 90 days with us. During the offer process, we'll share more information about our benefits and compensation philosophy, considering both market trends and individual factors.

About Oceans

At Oceans, we build remote teams that connect the world's top 1% of talent with visionary leaders. With us, you're not just doing a jobyou're redefining your career with opportunities that are designed to unlock your potential. We welcome the chance to discuss the complementary parts of our business during your interview process and encourage questions about where we are and where we are going.