Chief of Staff
Position Summary
CFG Bank is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the launch and growth of a newly formed multifamily lending platform. The role will involve partnering with Managing Directors to advance strategic initiatives and drive execution across the platform.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Partner directly with Managing Directors to advance strategic initiatives and drive execution across the platform
Lead development and management of contracts and agreements, including correspondent lending agreements with third-party lenders, origination and broker agreements, employment agreements and offer structures, and oversee and track commission structures, splits, and payment schedules to ensure accuracy and alignment
Support production monitoring and reporting, including pipeline tracking and performance against targets
Build and implement core operational processes and workflows to support a growing lending platform
Coordinate and manage office setup, vendor onboarding, and infrastructure needs
Act as a central point of coordination across originations, credit, capital markets, HR, and legal
Prepare materials, summaries, and updates for leadership to support decision-making
Qualifications And Requirements
8-15+ years of experience across Chief of Staff, business operations, or corporate strategy roles within commercial real estate, financial services, lending platforms, investment banking, private equity, or structured finance
Demonstrated experience building and scaling processes, infrastructure, or new business lines
Strong background working with contracts, legal agreements, compensation structures, and financial frameworks
Proven ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior leadership while driving day-to-day execution
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and aligning stakeholders across business lines