Chief of Staff
We are currently looking for a Chief of Staff based in our New York office or US Remotely.
As Chief of Staff, you will support the CEO in operational, financial, and communications activities to facilitate effective decision-making and implementation. You will provide oversight to high-level projects and initiatives, particularly focused on the execution of the leadership’s OKRs, support the CEO’s daily workflows, and facilitate communication with other C-Suite executives.
What you will focus on:
Drive the CEO’s long-term strategic agenda:
- Partner with the CEO and the Leadership Team on developing a framework to guide the long-term strategic direction of the business
- Contribute to the development and tracking of OKRs [across the organization / for CEO direct reports]
- Provide leverage to the CEO by ranking competing priorities and creating decision-making frameworks
- Take part in leadership and strategy meetings along with the CEO and coordinate follow-ups and next steps
Own and drive key projects:
- Undertake high-value ad-hoc projects for the CEO
- Plan, track and monitor the progress of key priorities and strategic initiatives for the Leadership Team
- Manage critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the ability to effectively execute on top priorities
Manage communications on behalf of the CEO:
- Prepare documents on behalf of the CEO for internal and external audiences – including highly compelling presentations for company-wide meetings and external speaking engagements
- Drive departmental efficiencies through increased communication across the Leadership Team and other stakeholders
- Structure, prepare for and coordinate follow-ups for all CEO meetings as well as occasionally attend on behalf of the CEO
- Support events, internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO
- Prepare communication and research for the CEO, including, but not limited to, company updates, presentations , content, slide decks, messages and data analysis
- Ensure all upcoming meetings are relevant, well structured, and that the preparation is complete and correct
Requirements
What we are looking for:
- 5 – 7+ years of experience in a high growth startup, management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or similar fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in technical tools and coding languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Excel macros, or scripting) to support data analysis and automation of workflows
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to understand and articulate complex issues
- Ability to prioritize, lead discussions and coordinate projects and deliverables with executive presence while maintaining a sense of humility
- Strong problem-solving skills with a desire to take initiative and critically analyze processes and translate findings for executives
- Knack for fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization
- Incredibly organized with impeccable attention to detail
- High level of integrity for the management of confidential information
- Financial prowess and applied knowledge
Benefits
Your benefits:
- Competitive compensation & annual bonus
- Blueground Stock Option Plan
- Laptop stipend
- Flexible PTO
- Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid maternity/parental leave benefits for new parents
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