Chief of Staff

Summary

Join Pennylane, a rapidly growing Fintech company, as their exceptional Chief of Staff! You will play a crucial role in supporting the executive team, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. This leadership position requires experience in strategic planning, executive operations, and cross-functional leadership. You will be responsible for defining and executing company strategy, facilitating strategic planning sessions, and preparing materials for executive presentations. Pennylane offers a competitive compensation package, remote work options within Europe, and various benefits to support your work-life balance. If you are energized by a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication and analytical skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in operational or strategic roles
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in fast-growing technology companies
• Fluency in English and French

Responsibilities

• Partner with the ExCo in defining, communicating and executing company strategy and priorities
• Facilitate quarterly business reviews and strategic planning sessions (i.e. organize strategy workshops, LT offsites)
• Own the entire OKR-process (defining/reviewing the OKRs, tracking them during the meetings with the extended leadership team, challenging our key performance indicators, making sure they align well with team level OKRs or equivalent prioritization frameworks)
• Prepare briefing materials for board meetings, All Hands, and executive presentations
• Coordinate and lead executive team meetings, ensuring follow-through on key decisions
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO and ExCo
• Drive alignment across departments and break down organizational silos
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions
• Lead strategic projects and initiatives across multiple departments
• Design and implement processes to improve company-wide communication and collaboration
• Support organizational design and scaling initiatives
• Facilitate conflict resolution and problem-solving across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• To speak English (level is assessed and appreciated according to the department you’re applying to)
• To be energized by an ever-shifting work environment
• To be highly collaborative (within your team or other stakeholders)
• Sufficiently experienced to prioritize business-led actions on your day to day activity

Benefits

• You'll be able to work remotely from your country of residence, as long as it is in Europe and within a maximum time difference of two hours from the CET time zone
• Wherever you are based, you will get 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane
• You’ll have a competitive compensation package
• You'll get company shares to enjoy a piece of the success story you're building with us
• You’ll have a budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace, as well as a monthly allowance to work from a coworking space whenever you feel like it
• Through our partner Gymlib, you’ll have access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities related to wellness
• You’ll have access to Busuu to perfect your English or your French
• You’ll get the latest Apple equipment
• We are committed to regularly coming together for company events such as Tech Days (which bring remote Pennylaners together every 3 months) or our annual company seminar, fostering significant moments of cohesion for everyone
• If you are based in France, you will have a French contract following French regulation on top of the additional perks : 6 to 12 RTT, 5 weeks PTOs, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover and regular events in cities where Pennylaners are mostly presents (Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes…)