Chief of Staff

Vannin Chief of Staff has been retained by the founding shareholder of a family-owned, multi-generational investment platform.

Our client is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, analytical, and diplomatic Chief of Staff to provide executive-level support to the Founding Shareholder of a diverse portfolio of businesses. This role will drive strategic alignment and optimize people and financial resources across investments.

The ideal candidate will act as the strategic right hand to the Founding Shareholder, ensuring his time and focus are spent on the highest-value initiatives. The role requires exceptional business judgment, discretion, and the ability to work confidently with a fast-paced, strong-willed leader while collaborating effectively with affiliated company leaders to enhance profitability.

This will be a full-time, exempt position open to candidates based in Jackson, Denver, Salt Lake City, or Scottsdale, with a strong preference for Jackson, WY and the expectation of frequent travel there.

Responsibilities

Executive Support & Organization

• Serve as the Founding Shareholder’s gatekeeper and thought partner, ensuring alignment with long-term priorities.
• Read, analyze, and summarize board documents, reports, contracts, and other critical materials, providing clear, actionable insights.
• Draft internal and external communications and presentations, ensuring clarity, appropriate tone, and strategic alignment.
• Maintain systems to track projects, action items, and deliverables across businesses, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Filter, prioritize, and close the loop on incoming requests and decisions requiring the founder’s attention.

Board & Governance Coordination

Strategic Partnership & Special Projects

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

Recommended Qualifications & Attributes

Compensation, Benefits & Logistics :

What to Expect from Our Selection Process

We are seeking passionate operators who possess the ability to move from strategy to tactical smoothly to join our leadership team. Our selection process is designed to assess the whole candidate and foster a mutual match for you and us. The process includes :

Our Client is co mmitted to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive and be themselves. We welcome all persons into our community. We embrace the diversity of gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical and mental disabilities, medical condition, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, or perceived membership in any of these groups.

Our Client is an equal opportunity employer.