Operations: Chief of Staff
Coastal Wave Recruiting
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Staff
About the role
Our client, a fast-growing AI education fintech enterprise B2B startup, is hiring a Chief of Staff to be the CEO's right hand during their most critical scaling phase. You'll be the glue that keeps a fast-moving team aligned and executing flawlessly as the company builds the future of lending.
What You'll Do
- Manage CEO priorities and special projects, ensuring critical initiatives stay on track.
- Partner directly with the CEO on internal and external meetings and initiatives.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and communication, breaking down silos between teams.
- Lead internal projects that drive operational excellence — from implementing new systems to streamlining workflows.
Be the CEO's right hand at a fast-growing AI education fintech startup at its most critical scaling phase. Direct CEO partnership, real ownership over strategic initiatives, and the chance to shape how the company executes as it builds the future of lending.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of experience in management consulting (MBB), product management, software engineering, or as a startup founder
- One of the following backgrounds:
- MBB consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG — Tier 1 cities only)
- PM or SWE at a high-growth tech company
- Startup founder
- Has built something — product, company, or function — from scratch
- Worked closely with C-suite or founder on strategic initiatives
- Proven ability to structure complex operational challenges and build scalable processes
- Strong analytical skills spanning quantitative and qualitative strategic thinking
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to coordinate across all levels of the organization
- Thrives in direct, debate-style communication with intense feedback
Preferred:
- MBA from a top-tier program (Ivy+)
- Technical literacy — understands code structure and product development
- Slide-making and board deck creation skills
- Strong quantitative analysis and strategic problem structuring
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