Business Operations / Chief of Staff

Business Operations / Chief of Staff LocationSan FranciscoEmployment TypeFull timeDepartmentPortfolio CompaniesAbout the RoleYou'll be a force multiplier for the founding team – owning special projects, building operational infrastructure, and tackling whatever problems matter most to the business. This is a high-leverage role for someone who wants to learn every aspect of building a company.The scope is broad by design. In a given week, you might build a financial model for the board, analyze sales pipeline data, create a presentation for a key customer, streamline an internal process, or lead a strategic initiative. You'll work directly with founders on the company's most important priorities and develop a holistic understanding of how startups operate.This role is ideal for someone with a structured problem-solving background (consulting, banking, PE/VC) who wants to transition into operations at a high-growth startup, or for experienced operators who thrive on variety and impact. The best candidates are intellectually curious, extremely organized, and relentless about driving projects to completion.What You'll DoDrive strategic projects across functions: sales operations, finance, product, and go-to-marketBuild financial models, forecasts, and analyses to support business decisions and board discussionsCreate investor materials, board decks, and strategic presentationsDesign and implement internal processes, tools, and dashboards that improve operational efficiencyAnalyze data to surface insights, track KPIs, and inform company strategySupport fundraising processes including data room preparation, investor outreach, and diligenceManage cross-functional initiatives and ensure projects are completed on time and with qualityStep in wherever needed, no task too small or too strategicQualifications4+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or startup operationsExceptional analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial modelingStrong communication skills, ability to structure and present complex information clearlyExperience creating executive-level presentations and materialsHighly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslySelf-directed with ability to identify important problems and drive them to completion without oversightIntellectual curiosity and willingness to dive deep into unfamiliar domainsBA/BS required; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus but not requiredNice to HavePrevious experience at a high-growth startup in an operations, strategy, or chief of staff roleBackground in the same vertical as the company (fintech, healthtech, etc.)Experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Metabase) or basic SQL for data analysisFamiliarity with startup metrics, SaaS business models, and venture financingExperience supporting a fundraising process or M&A transactionProduct or technical background that enables collaboration with engineering teamsApply for this Job