Chief of Staff

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Job Type: Contract (W2)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 9 to 12 Months (with potential for extension and/or full time conversion)

Location: Manhattan, NY (HYBRID role)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Compensation: $90 to $120 per hour

Overview: Our client, a diversified financial services and investment management firm headquartered in New York City, is currently seeking an accomplished Chief of Staff to support their CEO and executive leadership team on a contract basis. With a legacy of over a century of leadership, our client oversees a global portfolio spanning energy, infrastructure, maritime, and financial assets. This is a highly visible and strategic role responsible for driving cross-company initiatives, ensuring operational alignment, and enhancing governance and performance across the organization’s portfolio businesses. The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive operator or strategic consultant with strong financial services experience who can quickly integrate into a complex organization, deliver structure and clarity, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership throughout the engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to define, prioritize, and track enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual planning cycles across the company and its portfolio holdings.
• Provide executive-level support in managing and monitoring performance across portfolio companies.
• Lead preparation and delivery of materials for board meetings, investment reviews, and governance updates.
• Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies across business units.
• Serve as a thought partner and advisor to the CEO, helping manage information flow and strategic communications.
• Draft executive presentations, correspondence, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the CEO in select meetings and maintain alignment among leadership teams.
• Oversee the execution of special projects and high-priority initiatives on behalf of the CEO.
• Ensure progress tracking, accountability, and timely delivery of outcomes.
• Build bridges across departments and subsidiaries to enhance collaboration and execution discipline.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8 years of experience in management consulting, investment management, private equity, or corporate strategy.
• Proven track record in an executive support, operational leadership, or Chief of Staff capacity.
• Experience in a holding company or multi-entity structure preferred.
• Strong financial literacy and business acumen.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and influence at senior levels.
• Comfort operating in both strategic and tactical modes.
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.