Chief of Staff

We are seeking a highly organized, strategic operator to support executive leadership within our client’s lending business. This role functions as a Chief of Staff, partnering closely with the President of the Bank and the GM of Lending Products.

This is not a traditional project management role. Instead of owning timelines, scope, and delivery, this position focuses on driving executive priorities forward through strong communication, planning, and execution support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, supporting day-to-day priorities and long-term initiatives
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and materials for internal and external audiences
• Support financial planning efforts, including both ongoing forecasting and annual planning cycles
• Synthesize complex information into clear, concise insights for leadership decision-making
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on key initiatives and priorities
• Assist in tracking and advancing high-priority actions driven by executive leadership
• Act as a central point of coordination for leadership communications and deliverables

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives in a Chief of Staff, strategy, consulting, or similar role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear messaging
• High level of professionalism and comfort working with executive stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with financial planning, reporting, or business operations is preferred
• Background in banking, lending, or financial services is a plus

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, detail-oriented operator who can anticipate needs and move work forward independently
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
• A clear thinker and concise communicator who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $51 - $88 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.