Chief of Staff

About the company Our client is a fast-growing technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the chief executive, owning high-priority initiatives that span several business lines. Help shape and launch new growth efforts, establish company-wide management routines, and work alongside senior leaders to clear obstacles. The position offers a route toward eventually running a business unit. What you'll do - Take charge of critical initiatives that cross departments, finding bottlenecks and resolving unclear problems through to delivery. - Advise the chief executive on emerging growth opportunities, including helping get new lines of business off the ground. - Build and scale management routines such as performance reviews, analytics updates and investor-facing reporting. - Partner with business unit leaders to identify patterns, remove obstacles and speed up progress. - Travel roughly 10-30% of the time for company visits and important meetings with executive leadership. Requirements What we're looking for - 6-10 years of experience combining a rigorous early-career foundation, such as top-tier consulting, banking or private equity, with operating experience at a high-growth startup. - A record of fast advancement and strong ownership, rather than a coordination or project management profile. - A self-directed working style and comfort operating with limited guidance. - Executive presence to work credibly with senior stakeholders and challenge them when needed. - Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to work with data and reach decisions independently. - A hands-on AI mindset: actively builds tools, automations and workflows with AI rather than only writing prompts. - Interest in eventually leading a business unit or starting a new one. - Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco, working on-site five days a week. Bonus points - Previous founding experience, even if unsuccessful. - Early promotions and growing scope within a single company. - MBA from a top-tier program. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 180,000 to 300,000 per year - Equity Location and work model - San Francisco, California, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time