Chief of Staff

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps between strategy and execution; develop structured recommendations and track follow-through for problem areas
• Lead or co-lead special projects on behalf of the CEO, requiring navigating ambiguity and tight deadlines
• Serve as a sounding board and intellectual sparring partner on strategic decisions, new initiatives, and emerging opportunities
• Synthesize complex information into crisp, decision-ready memos, presentations, and frameworks the CEO can act on quickly
• Manage the CEO's operating rhythm including weekly priorities, strategic reviews, and OKR/KPI cadences while ensuring focus on the highest-leverage work
• Own cross-functional project management for initiatives that span multiple departments and require executive coordination
• Design and improve internal processes that increase organizational velocity, reduce friction, and scale with growth
• Prepare and facilitate leadership team meetings (both executive leadership and director+); ensure focus on the right conversations; drive accountability on follow-up items
• Partner with the CEO to prepare board meeting materials, including board decks, committee updates, and supporting analyses
• Manage board member communications, follow-up items, and logistics between meetings
• Draft communications on behalf of the CEO including Town Hall messaging, internal announcements, strategic memos, and board correspondence; ensure robust employee communication on purpose, customer centricity and reduce feelings of whiplash
• Build and maintain relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted extension of the CEO

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience, including a minimum of 2 years in management consulting (MBB or similar) or investment banking/private equity
• Bachelor's degree from a highly selective institution; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of driving complex, ambiguous projects to completion with measurable outcomes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complexity into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
• Outstanding analytical skills including building financial models, synthesizing data, and drawing strategic insights
• High emotional intelligence; adept at navigating senior stakeholder dynamics with discretion and confidence