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 (HYBRID role)
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
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.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in management consulting, investment management, private equity, or corporate strategy.
Proven track record in an executive support, operational leadership, or Chief of Staff capacity.
Experience in a holding company or multi-entity structure preferred.
Strong financial literacy and business acumen.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and influence at senior levels.
Comfort operating in both strategic and tactical modes.
High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Chief of Staff
JOB TYPE: Contract (W2)
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
LOCATION: Manhattan, NY (HYBRID role)
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: 9 to 12 Months (with potential for extension and/or full time conversion)
COMPENSATION: $90.00 to $120.00 per hour
BNA RECRUITER: Nick Yacobi
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button and send your resume to BNA. Please make sure to reference the job title in the subject line.
This role is a TEMPORARY position through BNA. You would be employed and paid by our company and working directly with our client.