Chief of Staff

ACA Group, the leading GRC Advisor in financial services, is seeking a dynamic Chief of Staff who will report to our CEO and partner closely with our Senior Executive Team.

The Chief of Staff will have a pivotal role in managing key strategic initiatives and driving organizational effectiveness.

This key leader will help drive operational efficiency and ensure that we pursue initiatives that further ACA Group's goals.

This highly visible role will be based in our NYC Headquarters and will support 1,300+ employees globally.

What you'll do :

• Manage strategic initiatives and projects that support strategy and growth plans for ACA Group.
• Work closely with the CEO & Management Committee to drive priorities, ensuring alignment and coordination across the organization
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance and Legal to help manage all aspects of the Company's Corporate Operations.
• Coordinate and deliver internal company communications, acting as the point of contact between the CEO and employees.
• Coordinate and deliver external communications (when needed) with respective business units and Marketing.
• Identify and resolve operational issues and risks while implementing effective solutions.
• Mentor and develop the management team to foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Support the CEO with general administrative tasks, as needed, managing and prioritizing requests, flow of information, and ensuring key stakeholders are included as needed.

To Qualify for the role, you will have :

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or related field. MBA preferred.
• Experience leading teams and driving initiatives across a company from inception to completion.
• Previous experience with overseeing or working closely with departments such as HR, Finance and Legal.
• Experience in Financial Services and GRC preferred.

Skills and attributes for success :

• Displays passion and inspires respect and trust.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals and demonstrates persistence.
• Holds self to high standards of excellence and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Exercises sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Able to operate in a fast-moving environment, and able to work collaboratively to drive to best outcomes.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance.
• Dedicated to upholding ACA's high-quality standards and customer service.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

What working at ACA offers :

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment.

You'll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA :

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business.

Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to :

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Salary Range : $140,000.-$180,000.