chief of staff

Company Overview

The client is a Silicon Valley-based early-stage investment firm focused on backing transformative deep technology ventures that shape industries and create meaningful global impact.

Job Summary

The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic partner to the Founder, translating vision into actionable plans, managing priorities, and ensuring alignment across initiatives to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced venture capital environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level strategic objectives into actionable plans with measurable outcomes to drive organisational initiatives
• Track and report progress across key projects to ensure timely execution and alignment with strategic priorities
• Represent leadership in meetings with founders, investors, partners, and external stakeholders to advance organisational goals
• Manage follow-up actions and coordinate communication to maintain strong professional relationships across stakeholders
• Develop executive-level presentations, reports, and strategic communications that synthesize complex information into clear, impactful narratives
• Support investment storytelling, thought leadership, and business development efforts to enhance organisational positioning
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and oversee project workflows to maintain high standards of quality and operational excellence
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and organisational effectiveness

Required competencies and certifications

• Prior experience with a leading management consulting firm
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities demonstrated through managing complex business challenges
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including creating executive-level presentations and business narratives
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and relationship-building skills to coordinate across diverse groups
• Strong interest in venture capital, startups, innovation, and emerging technologies

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action to drive initiatives independently
• Ability to work autonomously with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business judgment and executive presence to influence strategic decisions

Other Information

• Work directly alongside an experienced Founder and investor
• Gain exposure to the venture capital ecosystem and emerging technologies
• Influence strategic decisions and high-impact initiatives
• Join a mission-driven environment focused on innovation and long-term value creation
• Fully remote role with flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States