Chief of Staff - Private equity-backed company

Brock & Decker; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock & Decker in Germany seeks a strategic Chief of Staff to work with the CEO and senior leadership of a PE-backed group, driving priorities, performance and growth across functions.

You will translate strategy into executable plans, lead cross‑functional projects and apply analytics, technology and AI to industrials, technology and client needs. A background in MBB consulting is highly valued, with strong communication and disciplined delivery focus.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of total professional experience, including strategy consulting at an MBB firm.
• Exposure to technology and AI alongside industrials through consulting projects or operating experience.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial judgement; able to interpret financial and operational data.
• Experience managing complex projects and translating recommendations into practical implementation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; able to influence senior executives.
• Proactive, organised approach with sound prioritisation and delivery responsibility.
• Interest in building an operating career and contributing directly to business development.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into delivery plans with clear owners, milestones and performance measures.
• Lead projects across functions to support commercial growth, improve operations and strengthen organisational effectiveness.
• Analyse commercial, financial and operational performance, identifying opportunities and recommending practical actions.
• Assess opportunities to apply technology and AI to industrial processes, productivity and customer needs, working with technical and operational colleagues.
• Build business cases for priority initiatives and support implementation through to delivery.
• Prepare clear analyses and decision materials for the CEO and senior management.
• Coordinate commercial, finance, operations and technology teams, resolving obstacles and maintaining progress.
• Track agreed actions and outcomes, giving management clear visibility of project performance.

Skills

4–8 years of total professional exp

MBB consulting background

Strong analytical skills

Commercial judgement

Stakeholder management

Delivery-focused

Job description

Chief of Staff – Private equity-backed company

Location: Germany

Experience: 4–8 years

Sector focus: Industrials, technology and AI

The role

The Chief of Staff will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership of a business backed by private equity, helping drive strategic priorities, operational performance and growth.

The role combines commercial analysis with direct responsibility for implementation, with a particular focus on industrials, technology and AI. It is suited to a professional with an MBB consulting background who can translate strategic priorities into practical actions and work effectively across business functions.

Key responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into delivery plans with clear owners, milestones and performance measures.
• Lead projects across functions to support commercial growth, improve operations and strengthen organisational effectiveness.
• Analyse commercial, financial and operational performance, identifying opportunities and recommending practical actions.
• Assess opportunities to apply technology and AI to industrial processes, productivity and customer needs, working with technical and operational colleagues.
• Build business cases for priority initiatives and support implementation through to delivery.
• Prepare clear analyses and decision materials for the CEO and senior management.
• Coordinate commercial, finance, operations and technology teams, resolving obstacles and maintaining progress.
• Track agreed actions and outcomes, giving management clear visibility of project performance.

Candidate profile

• 4–8 years of total professional experience, including strategy consulting at an MBB firm.
• Exposure to technology and AI alongside industrials is preferred, gained through consulting projects or subsequent operating experience.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial judgement, with confidence interpreting financial and operational information.
• Experience managing complex projects and translating recommendations into practical implementation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior executives and work across teams.
• A proactive, organised approach, with sound prioritisation and a willingness to take responsibility for delivery.
• A clear interest in building an operating career and contributing directly to the development of a business.