Operations/Strategy: Chief of Staff to the CSO - onsite

Operations/Strategy: Chief of Staff to the CSO - onsite

New York — New York Full time

Location New York — New York

Employment type Full time

Salary range USD 175,000.00 - 250,000.00

Visa types accepted US Citizen Green Card

Our client is a fast-growing AI software development startup seeking a Chief of Staff to the Chief Strategy Officer to serve as a force multiplier across the company's highest-priority strategic initiatives — operating at the intersection of strategy, planning, new vertical development, and business development and partnerships. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, thinks strategically, and executes relentlessly — with a front-row seat to company-level decision making.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with the CSO to define, prioritize, and drive the company's strategic roadmap
• Translate high-level strategy into clear plans, goals, and execution frameworks
• Lead strategic planning processes including annual planning, quarterly priorities, and executive reviews
• Track progress against strategic initiatives and proactively surface risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations
• Support the evaluation, launch, and scaling of new product lines and market verticals
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to inform GTM decisions
• Serve as the connective tissue between strategy, product, and go-to-market teams
• Prepare high-quality materials for executive meetings, board discussions, and external stakeholders
• Step in as owner and operator on critical initiatives as needed
• Attract top-tier talent to join the team

Key Requirements

• 5–10 years in strategy consulting, investment banking, and strategic ops at a high-growth startup
• 2+ years in management consulting or investment banking
• 2+ years as an operator at a startup — Chief of Staff, strategy, or special projects
• Demonstrated promotion or career progression at a single company
• STEM, business, economics, or finance degree from a top university
• MBA from a top program preferred
• Strong financial modeling, market research, and structured problem-solving skills
• Cross-functional executive stakeholder management without supervision
• Founding experience a plus

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