Chief of Staff

Company Description Bridgeport Financial Technology is a financial technology company that builds agnostic, fully digital solutions for the private investment ecosystem. Leveraging multiple decades of global financial experience, the company powers custom private investment platforms, access vehicles, syndication portals, and operations-as-a-service offerings. Bridgeport serves a broad range of private market participants, enabling more efficient, transparent, and scalable investment operations. Team members collaborate closely with financial and technology professionals to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions for clients in the private markets sector.

Role Description The Chief of Staff is responsible for overseeing the company's internal administrative, human resources, and employee-related functions, ensuring a well-organized, efficient, and professional operating environment. Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, this individual will help build and maintain the people, processes, and infrastructure necessary to support a growing, high-performance fintech organization. This role is not remote.

Qualifications

• Strategic and operational skills: ability to drive cross-functional initiatives, manage complex projects, and work with the CEO to translate executive vision into actionable plans.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: proficiency in data analysis, business performance tracking, and structured problem-solving to support informed decision-making.
• Communication and collaboration skills: strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and senior leadership.
• Organizational and execution skills: capacity to prioritize multiple initiatives, manage timelines, and ensure consistent follow-through on commitments.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills: experience influencing without direct authority, building trust, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Relevant experience: several years in a similar leadership-support role; experience in financial services or fintech is highly beneficial, but not required.
• Work setting: ability and willingness to work on-site in San Diego County, CA, in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Education and, most importantly, experience weighed as a consideration