Chief of Staff

Kairos Vista; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Vista seeks a high-EQ, execution-oriented Chief of Staff to support Managing Partners across investment sourcing, internal operations, and portfolio oversight. The role blends analytical depth with disciplined execution in the AI-native software transformation space.

Based in Paris, you will lead sourcing, due diligence, recruitment, and investor communications while shadowing Managing Partners on key discussions and transformation check-ins. Proficiency in French and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with a strong computer science foundation.
• MBA from a leading business school.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing outreach and pipeline tracking for vertical software targets.
• Conduct first-pass strategic, financial, and technical analysis on acquisition opportunities.
• Coordinate due diligence and investment committee preparation.
• Run the full-cycle hiring process across the platform and portfolio companies.
• Maintain recruitment pipelines, write JDs, screen candidates, and lead scheduling.
• Prepare board materials, updates, and investor follow-ups.
• Coordinate documentation, agenda setting, and milestone tracking for investor meetings.
• Draft presentations, strategic documents, and market memos.
• Shadow and support Managing Partner on key calls, diligence sessions, and transformation check-ins.
• Maintain visibility on portfolio milestones (product, GTM, hiring).
• Track reporting cadence, follow up on execution gaps, and elevate risks.

Skills

High EQ

Project management

AI/LLMs proficiency

French & English

Education

Engineering background (CS)

MBA

Job description

We are hiring a high-EQ, execution-oriented Chief of Staff to support the Managing Partners across investment sourcing, internal operations, and portfolio oversight. You’ll serve as a force multiplier—balancing analytical depth and tactical discipline.

This is a unique opportunity for a technically trained individual who wants to move into the business and investment side of AI-native software transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Investment & Deal Flow

• Lead sourcing outreach and pipeline tracking for vertical software targets.
• Conduct first-pass strategic, financial, and technical analysis on acquisition opportunities.
• Coordinate due diligence and investment committee preparation.

Hiring & Org Building

• Run the full-cycle hiring process across the platform and portfolio companies.
• Maintain recruitment pipelines, write JDs, screen candidates, and lead scheduling.

Investor Relations

• Prepare board materials, updates, and investor follow-ups.
• Coordinate documentation, agenda setting, and milestone tracking for investor meetings.

Execution Support

• Draft presentations, strategic documents, and market memos.
• Shadow and support Managing Partner on key calls, diligence sessions, and transformation check-ins.

OpCo Oversight

• Maintain visibility on portfolio milestones (product, GTM, hiring).
• Track reporting cadence, follow up on execution gaps, and elevate risks.
• Technical Foundation: Top-tier engineering background with a strong computer science foundation.
• Business Acumen: Ideally an MBA from a leading business school.
• AI Power User: Daily use of LLMs and data analysis stacks; strong grasp of how AI can enhance workflows.
• High EQ & Poise: You can navigate ambiguity, handle difficult personalities, and earn trust in high-stakes situations.
• Project Management Discipline: You structure workstreams, keep timelines tight, follow up relentlessly, and ensure that plans get executed.
• Language: Proficient in French and English.

Why This Role?

• Step into the engine room of a fast-scaling private equity platform built for the AI era.
• Build exposure to the full lifecycle: sourcing, diligence, transformation, and value creation.
• Work directly with Managing Partners and senior advisors with proven exit and operating track records.