Chief of Staff

Summary

Join Earnest as Chief of Staff and serve as a critical advisor to the CEO, guiding strategic decisions and driving cross-functional initiatives. You will craft data-driven materials for stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment within the executive team. This high-impact role accelerates progress on strategic objectives, streamlining decision-making and enabling the CEO to focus on high-level priorities. The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or Venture Capital/Private Equity, along with a proven track record of leadership and exceptional analytical skills. The position is based in Oakland, CA, with a hybrid work model. Earnest offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or Venture Capital/Private Equity
• Experience operating in a high-growth technology company
• Proven history of taking on expanded responsibilities and leadership roles, consistently delivering results
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical capabilities with a proven track record of leveraging data and insights to drive strategic decisions and solve complex business challenges
• Possesses superior communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely internally across all levels of the organization and externally, ensuring alignment and clarity in written and verbal communications
• Exhibit a high level of senior presence, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, lead confidently in high-pressure situations, and represent the leadership team with professionalism and credibility
• Exemplifies the highest level of integrity and discretion, managing sensitive information with absolute confidentiality. Trusted to handle confidential communications, strategic decisions, and executive-level matters with professionalism and care

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical advisor to the CEO, offering strategic guidance, sound judgment, and thoughtful insights to inform decision-making on critical business decisions
• Drive cross-functional, high-impact initiatives that align with the company’s strategic priorities, ensuring seamless execution and fostering collaboration across all parts of the organization
• Craft compelling, data-driven materials for senior internal and external stakeholders and refine the CEO’s work to enhance quality and impact by distilling complex information into clear, actionable insights to support discussions and decisions
• Play a central role in executive-level discussions by ensuring the CEO and Executive Team receive the right information in an appropriate format and quality. Contribute to strategic conversations, facilitating productive dialogue and ensuring alignment and follow-through

Preferred Qualifications

• ~5 years post MBA from Top Tier Program
• Experience in lending and/or Fintech

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision benefits plus savings plans
• Mac computers + work-from-home stipend to set up your home office
• Monthly internet and phone reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• 401(k) plan to help you save for retirement plus a company match
• Robust tuition reimbursement program
• $1,000 travel perk on each Earnie-versary to anywhere in the world
• Competitive days of annual PTO
• Competitive parental leave