Chief of Staff – Operating Partner

Description

• Drive execution of the CEO's top-priority initiatives, ensuring clear accountability and measurable impact
• Take ownership of multiple high-stakes projects and deliver business value through the creation, optimization, and maintenance of processes and products
• Identify new growth and revenue opportunities across existing and adjacent markets, building the business cases and leading the resulting initiatives — from new product launches to market expansion and operational transformation programs
• Support the design of new investment products, owning project leadership and execution across internal and external stakeholders
• Support M&A activities from target identification through due diligence, deal execution, and post-merger integration
• Drive business development by identifying, evaluating, and negotiating strategic partnerships and commercial relationships
• Build and optimize scalable processes to support rapid growth, identify roadblocks, and facilitate resolutions with speed and efficiency
• Develop compelling narratives for internal and external stakeholders, including board materials, investor presentations, and executive communications
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and leadership team, elevating insights on operations and strategic opportunities
• Connect the dots across the CEO, CFO, structuring, investment, investment operations, tech, and sales teams — driving alignment and coordination through the conceptualization, design, and launch of new financial products, and streamlining decision-making to solve problems and keep teams moving

Requirements

• 4+ years at a top-tier investment bank, management consulting firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, etc.), private equity fund, or similar elite institution
• Track record of outstanding achievement with strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives for C-suite and board audiences
• Strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration: Proven ability to drive initiatives, identify opportunities, and bring diverse teams together to solve problems in fast-paced environments
• Bias for action with ownership mentality: Take initiative, anticipate challenges, and take 100% responsibility for results
• Adaptability and "can-do" attitude: Pivot on the fly, thrive under pressure, and create high-quality work on quick timelines
• Team player with direct communication style: Low ego, high output; comfortable with candid feedback and sees challenges as growth opportunities
• MBA or advanced degree; experience working directly with CEO/C-Suite; background in fintech, financial services, private markets, or technology; M&A or business development experience

Benefits

• Career-defining opportunity: Direct access to the CEO, co-founders, and executive team with insight into every strategic decision
• Impact & ownership: Shape the direction of a fast-growing, globally expanding company
• Exceptional team: Work alongside a hungry and driven team, and top talent from elite banks, consulting firms, and technology companies
• Competitive compensation: Base salary, performance bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits
• Fast-paced culture: High-performance environment that values results, innovation, and continuous learning