Chief of Staff

Summary

Join Pallon, a spin-off from ETH Zurich, as their Chief of Staff and support the leadership team in planning, communication, and execution across the business. Lead the quarterly and annual planning processes, translate strategic goals into actionable team-level OKRs, and track and report on OKR progress. Drive strategic projects, design and maintain KPI dashboards, and lead financial analysis to support decision-making. Prepare board materials, organize leadership meetings, and ensure clear communication across the company. This role requires 3+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, finance, or consulting, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication skills. Success will be measured by the clarity of company OKRs, meaningful metrics across the business, efficient leadership meetings, and the completion of strategic projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, finance, consulting, or a Chief of Staff–style role, ideally in a fast-paced or growth-stage environment
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, revenue analysis, and data interpretation
• Proven ability to manage complex planning processes and track execution against company goals (e.g., OKRs or similar frameworks)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create executive-level materials and present clearly
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously with attention to detail and follow-through
• Able to adapt existing metrics, frameworks, and processes to fit the needs of different teams or evolving business models
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s quarterly and annual planning processes; translate strategic goals into actionable team-level OKRs
• Track and report on OKR progress; flag risks and help teams stay aligned and accountable
• Drive strategic projects such as new market analysis, competitive assessments, and business model evaluations
• Lead the design and upkeep of KPI dashboards and monthly reporting packages for our investors
• Lead with Finance on budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc modeling
• Conduct analysis of revenue and cost trends to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Prepare board materials, decks, and pre-reads; manage logistics, meeting flow, and follow-up on action items
• Organize and facilitate leadership meetings, including agenda setting, material prep, and accountability tracking
• Ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment across executive and company communications

Benefits

• Contribute to a positive impact on society and the environment
• Develop a novel product that changes a whole industry through leveraging the latest advancements in AI
• Be part of a motivated, smart, fun, and supportive team
• Own a part of Pallon and have a part in our success with our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Work from home or enjoy access to our beautiful office space located in Zürich