Chief of Staff

Job Title : Chief of Staff

Job Type : Contract (W2)

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : 9 to 12 Months (with potential for extension and / or full time conversion)

Location : Manhattan, NY (onsite role)

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (standard business hours)

Compensation : $90 to $120 per hour

Overview : Our client, a diversified financial services and investment management firm headquartered in New York City, is currently seeking an accomplished Chief of Staff to support their CEO and executive leadership team on a contract basis. With a legacy of over a century of leadership, our client oversees a global portfolio spanning energy, infrastructure, maritime, and financial assets. This is a highly visible and strategic role responsible for driving cross-company initiatives, ensuring operational alignment, and enhancing governance and performance across the organization’s portfolio businesses. The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive operator or strategic consultant with strong financial services experience who can quickly integrate into a complex organization, deliver structure and clarity, and act as a trusted advisor to leadership throughout the engagement.

Responsibilities :

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to define, prioritize, and track enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual planning cycles across the company and its portfolio holdings.
• Provide executive-level support in managing and monitoring performance across portfolio companies.
• Lead preparation and delivery of materials for board meetings, investment reviews, and governance updates.
• Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies across business units.
• Serve as a thought partner and advisor to the CEO, helping manage information flow and strategic communications.
• Draft executive presentations, correspondence, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the CEO in select meetings and maintain alignment among leadership teams.
• Oversee the execution of special projects and high-priority initiatives on behalf of the CEO.
• Ensure progress tracking, accountability, and timely delivery of outcomes.
• Build bridges across departments and subsidiaries to enhance collaboration and execution discipline.

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