EA & Office Manager

About Ocean Wall

Ocean Wall is a dynamic, boutique investment and corporate advisory firm with a sharp focus on niche and alternative sectors. We pride ourselves on providing high-touch, high-integrity services while staying nimble and innovative (unlike the tradition dinosaurs in the market!). Our team is small but ambitious, andwe’rescaling carefully to preserve the culture and quality that set us apart.

We areseekingan enthusiastic and versatile
EA &
Office Manager
to be the heart of our London office-someone who thrives in a varied role and enjoys being a go-to person for both operational needs and ad-hoc support.

You’llbe the face of Ocean Wall in the office, ensuring it runs smoothly day-to-day, while also supporting our corporate advisory team and contributing to broader projects across the business.

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to grow with a company and get exposure to multiple areas, from investment research and client interaction to operations and new business creation.

• Be the friendly and professional first point of contact for anyone entering the office-clients, partners, and guests.
• Manage day-to-day officelogisticsincluding supplies, meeting rooms, general upkeep, and coffee (yes, we care about good coffee – if in doubt ask Murray!).
• Handle relationships with suppliers, cleaners, and building management.
• Coordinate basic IT support and troubleshooting.

• Provide executive assistant support toour
  
  Chairman, Nick Lawson,including scheduling, diary management, meeting prep, and travel & restaurant bookings.
• Support the COO with various business initiatives, from compliance coordination to HR and new hire onboarding.
• Help organise internal and external meetings, team offsites, and client events.

• Assistthe research team with basic content formatting, proofreading, and production of client reports.
• Get involved with idea generation and thematic research over time-ideal for someone with a budding interest in financial markets.
• Support marketing efforts including newsletters, presentations, and social media logistics.

• A naturally warm, friendly, and approachable person-the kind who makes people feel welcome.
• Exceptionally organised with good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and a willingness to say “yes” and figure things out.
• Strong communication skills-written and verbal.
• Interest in financial markets, investing, or research is a plus, but not essential.
• Prior experience in office management, team assistant roles, or operations is also a plus, but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; any experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe) or CRM systems () is a bonus!

• Exposure to all aspects of a growing financial services firm.
• A tight-knit and entrepreneurial culture where your contribution is visible and valued.
• Opportunities to grow into new areas — whetherit’sresearch, operations, client service, or business development.
• No bureaucracy-just real work, real learning, and real impact.

Target Start Date w/c23rdFebruary 2026

• Week 1:
• Job Posting & CV Collection (w/c23rdFebruary.Post on job boards. CVs and cover letters collected and lightly screened by COO or delegated team member.
• Week 2:
• First Round in-person Interviews / office walk-through and informal coffee with team members.
• Week 3:
• Offer Letter Sent / Contracts Signed – reference checks and background screening commenced.