Dynamic Chief of Staff to Founder/CEO / in New York, New York

We are seeking a highly dynamic Chief of Staff to serve as the right hand to a Founder of a global, multi-strategy investment platform. This role sits at the intersection of business and personal life, requiring someone who can seamlessly move between high-level strategic thinking and detailed, hands-on execution. The Chief of Staff will act as the central operator across all aspects of the Founder’s day-to-day, from managing personal logistics and travel to contributing to broader business initiatives, network development, and special projects. This individual will play a critical role in enabling the Founder to operate at the highest level across a fast-moving, international environment. This is a highly autonomous position with no immediate support beneath it, best suited for someone who thrives in lean, high-performance settings and takes ownership over both the big picture and the smallest details.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Founder, contributing to business initiatives, growth planning, and key decision-making
• Identify and facilitate strategic introductions, partnerships, and opportunities across investment and operating ecosystems
• Drive special projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and measurable outcomes
• Prepare briefings, synthesize information, and ensure the Founder is well-prepared for meetings, events, and engagements
• Design and continuously refine the Founder’s operating infrastructure across both personal and professional domains
• Manage and optimize calendar, inbox, and daily workflow with a focus on efficiency, prioritization, and energy management
• Implement tools, automation, and AI-driven solutions to streamline operations and increase output
• Act as a first line of defense, proactively identifying and resolving issues before escalation
• Oversee all aspects of personal logistics, including travel, scheduling, dining, wellness coordination, and day-to-day needs
• Coordinate complex global travel (private and commercial), including multi-leg itineraries, seasonal relocations, and last-minute changes
• Manage residences and lifestyle assets, including sourcing and overseeing vendors and service providers
• Liaise with family members, household staff, and external partners to ensure seamless day-to-day execution
• Act as a gatekeeper and representative for the Founder, managing communications with discretion and professionalism
• Draft and manage correspondence across personal and business matters
• Maintain strong alignment across internal team members, advisors, and external stakeholde

Requirements: 

• 5-12+ years of experience supporting a founder, UHNW individual, or senior executive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate across both strategic initiatives and highly detailed personal support
• Strong operational instincts with experience building systems and processes independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment
• Willingness to be fully hands-on, equally comfortable coordinating complex logistics as well as contributing to strategic conversations
• Experience working in lean environments without layered support structures
• Interest in finance, investing, or venture ecosystems is a strong plus
• Familiarity with modern tools, automation, and AI workflows

Compensation: Up to $500K+ total comp based on experience, healthcare coverage, PTO, bonus structure

Location: Remote on EST with some occasional travel required