Chief of Staff

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique investment firm is seeking a Chief of Staff to provide strategic support to the CEO. The role involves leading operational improvements, driving growth initiatives, and representing the CEO in key meetings. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication capabilities, and previous consulting experience. The position offers a highly competitive salary of up to £120K and allows for hybrid working, requiring some flexibility in hours.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Excellent additional benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Previous consulting experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership teams to identify operational inefficiencies.
• Lead projects that drive growth.
• Prepare board meetings and CEO briefings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Adaptability

Project management

Job description

3-BFCS/RVF
Chief of Staff
Up to £120K
Kensington
Financial Services
Perm/Temp to Perm
ASAP Start
Hybrid

The Client:

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a boutique investment firm. The Chief of Staff will serve as the CEO's strategic and operational right hand.

The Role:

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a successful private equity firm as Chief of Staff to a CEO. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Partner with leadership teams to identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements
• Lead projects that drive growth
• Ensure management teams deliver consistently
• Conduct market analysis
• Act as a trusted deputy to the CEO, representing them in key meetings and initiatives
• Elevate leadership behaviours and managerial standards across all teams
• Prepare board meetings and CEO briefings
• Ad-hoc project and administrative support

Candidate Specification:

• Previous consulting experience is preferred
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with strong execution discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience of operational improvement, transformation, or value creation
• High degree of professionalism, discretion and excellent time management
• Autonomous and self-starting
• Strong communicator and influencer with emotional intelligence
• Flexible, adaptable and can-do attitude

Additional Information:

• Salary for this role is highly competitive (up to circa £120K) and the role comes with excellent additional benefits
• This is a demanding role which will require some flexibility outside core hours
• The role will be hybrid, with a minimum of 1 day working from home