Chief of Staff - VC Backed Startups

Partner with the CEO, founder, or executive team on company priorities, strategic planning, and decision-making Drive high-priority, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through execution Establish and manage operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, goal-setting, planning, and business reviews Prepare executive communications, board materials, investor updates, and strategic presentations Conduct research and analysis supporting growth, organizational design, product strategy, market expansion, and fundraising decisions Track company goals, KPIs, and critical initiatives to ensure accountability and follow-through Identify operational gaps and build processes, systems, and workflows to improve organizational effectiveness Facilitate cross-functional alignment and help resolve issues spanning multiple teams Support fundraising, annual planning, partnerships, hiring, acquisitions, and new market launches Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO or executive team while maintaining discretion and sound judgment Requirements 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, finance, product, business operations, or a related function Prior experience in a venture-backed startup, high-growth technology company, consulting firm, investment firm, or similarly fast-paced environment Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders Strong analytical skills and ability to turn incomplete information into structured recommendations Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities High judgment, discretion, and comfort working with sensitive company information Low-ego, hands-on operating style and willingness to take ownership beyond a defined job description Experience working directly with a founder, CEO, or executive leadership team is strongly preferred Background in finance, consulting, investing, business operations, or product strategy may be helpful depending on the role Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environments Experience working closely with founders, executives, or senior leadership teams Skilled at translating high-level priorities into clear plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes Comfortable leading complex, cross-functional initiatives without formal authority Able to move between strategic planning, analytical work, and hands-on execution Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, cross-functional project leadership, and operational effectiveness within fast-paced environments. Proficient in preparing executive communications and managing multiple priorities while maintaining high judgment and discretion. Highest-signal resume keywords Strategic Planning Cross-Functional Project Leadership Executive Communication Analytical Skills Organizational Effectiveness ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Strategy Operations Consulting Finance Product Strategy Business Operations KPI Tracking Market Expansion Research and Analysis Process Improvement Soft Skills Excellent Written Communication Excellent Verbal Communication Strong Organizational Skills High Judgment Low-Ego Operating Style Industry Keywords Venture-Backed Startup High-Growth Technology Company Investment Firm Fast-Paced Environment Executive Leadership Team #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor