Chief of Staff

Darkroom

. Work directly with the CEO on the company's highest-priority matters .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital raising, financial modeling, and project leadership, with a strong ability to manage executive priorities and enhance operational efficiency. Proven track record of building trust with senior leaders and driving complex projects to completion.

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Capital RaisingFinancial ModelingProject LeadershipExecutive Team ManagementInvestment Banking Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData Room PreparationM&A ManagementInvestor Pipeline ManagementMetrics Analysis

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingProblem SolvingAccountabilityFast LearningClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI Workflows

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingConsultingFund ManagementBoard PreparationInvestor Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with the CEO on the company's highest-priority matters
Run the operating rhythm, including leadership, metrics, board preparation, and investor preparation
Help manage the executive team by setting priorities, holding owners accountable, and surfacing problems
Lead capital raising through modeling, data room preparation, narrative development, and investor pipeline management
Lead the company's hardest projects from start to finish, including M&A and Shadow
Act as the CEO's second brain by determining what requires CEO attention and handling the rest
Increase company speed through AI, beginning with personal workflows
Progress toward running a line of the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 7 years in investment banking, consulting, or a fund
Experience working with financial models and closing real deals
Ability to learn fast and think clearly on paper
Ability to earn the trust of senior leaders and challenge them without formal authority
Demonstrated ownership and follow-through
Must be in NYC and work in the office
Must be eligible to work in the United States of America
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO + US holidays
Company-sponsored medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities
Flexible parental leave for new parents
Direct path to running a line of the business
Annual bonus eligibility of up to 25% of base salary
Equity participation