Chief of Staff

Nubank

. Serve as the closest partner and force multiplier for the Founder and CEO’s agenda .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing CEO agendas, leading cross-functional initiatives, and synthesizing complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of discipline.

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Senior-Level Investment Banking ExperienceM&A ExpertiseExceptional Written Communication SkillsFluent EnglishIndustry Knowledge in Financial Services

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisDecision Memo PreparationProposal AssessmentNegotiationCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipOperating Rhythm ManagementRecord KeepingRisk EscalationStakeholder AccountabilityConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Relationship-Building AbilityExceptional DisciplineJudgmentHigh OwnershipRigor

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MBA or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechTechnologyPublic-Company EnvironmentsInvestor RelationsGovernance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the closest partner and force multiplier for the Founder and CEO’s agenda
Translate company priorities into a focused CEO agenda and continuously reassess priorities
Own the CEO’s operating rhythm and run MTeam forums and rituals
Ensure agendas, pre-reads and follow-ups are delivered on time
Independently assess proposals, challenge assumptions and synthesize financial, operating and organizational evidence into recommendations
Prepare briefs and decision memos for the CEO and MTeam
Maintain accurate records of decisions, commitments, owners and deadlines
Follow up until commitments are closed, hold leaders accountable and escalate risks early
Bring leaders together around shared priorities and lead negotiations on sequencing and resource trade-offs
Lead selected CEO-sponsored, high-priority cross-functional initiatives
Bring an unfiltered read of the organization and surface friction and misalignment
Represent the CEO in selected forums
Report directly to David Vélez, Founder and CEO
Operate as an individual contributor at level IC9

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier university in finance, economics, engineering, business or a related field
MBA or equivalent is a plus
10+ years of experience
Senior-level investment banking experience in M&A, capital markets or financial institutions coverage and/or experience at a top-tier consulting firm
Experience advising CEOs, CFOs or Boards on complex, high-stakes transactions
Industry knowledge in financial services, fintech or technology
Exposure to public-company environments, including earnings, investor relations and governance, is an advantage
Exceptional written communication skills
Comfort using AI tools as part of daily work
Fluent English is mandatory
Portuguese and Spanish are nice to have
Exceptional discipline and rigor
Exceptional intelligence and judgment
Strong presence and relationship-building ability
High ownership and a high bar
Ability to handle confidential and material non-public information with absolute care
Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or able to relocate to Palo Alto
Must be available to work onsite two to three days per week
Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located

Benefits

Comp & perks

AI-enabled recruitment tools may support interview transcription and analysis; final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers
Access to a consistent and fair recruitment process
No individualized technical feedback is provided during recruitment