Chief of Staff - Growing Venture Firm, SF

Chief of Staff - Growing Venture Firm, SF at Hunter SF Chief of Staff - Growing Venture Firm, SF at Hunter SF in Alameda, California Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Our client, a growing venture firm, is hiring a Chief of Staff to partner closely with firm leadership and operate as a central force across strategy, operations, and execution. This is a high-impact, dynamic role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and wants to help build an investment firm from the ground up. You will work across a wide range of initiatives from investment process design and firm strategy to brand building, capital markets work, and special projects. Key Responsibilities Strategic Operations Design and improve internal processes across the investment lifecycle Organize and support weekly investment meetings and firm workflows Build systems and tools (CRM, Notion, internal tracking) to enhance execution Support firm-level strategy and planning initiatives Marketing & Brand Manage and coordinate external partners (PR, events, fractional marketing) Help develop and execute the firm's brand and communications strategy Plan and run events, founder dinners, and ecosystem engagement initiatives Build and maintain relationships across a targeted network of founders, investors, and operators Capital Markets & Secondaries Support secondary transaction opportunities Coordinate with bankers, brokers, and legal teams on deal execution Assist with investor communications and capital markets initiatives Gain exposure to fundraising strategy and LP engagement Firm Building & Special Projects Lead or support key internal initiatives (e.g., office buildout, vendor selection, budgeting) Help recruit and onboard new team members Build and manage an external advisor network Special projects as needed Qualifications 5-10 years of professional experience Background in management consulting, strategy/operations, or chief of staff roles Exceptional organizational skills with a structured, systems-oriented approach to complex problems Structured, high EQ, thinker with strong problem-solving ability Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Willing to roll up your sleeves; no task is too big or too small Clear communication style; able to engage directly with demanding stakeholders Comfortable with operating in ambiguity and shifting priorities Interest in AI, frontier technologies, or venture capital