Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Chief of Staff / Strategic Finance role involves defining and executing strategic priorities while collaborating across teams to drive results, contributing to the company's long-term success.
Responsibilities and impact
Responsibilities include driving alignment within the leadership team, overseeing operational work, leading strategic planning, and serving as a sounding board for the executive team.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 3-6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting, along with strong analytical and communication skills; an MBA is a plus.
Company information
The company is a tech-enabled commercial insurance firm founded in 2020, recently cash-flow positive with ~$40M in revenue, and employs around 35 people.
Job location and travel
This is a hybrid role based in Greenwood Village, CO, requiring in-office work Monday to Wednesday and remote work Thursday and Friday.
Company overview
High Country: Private Equity Search is a boutique recruiting firm based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in staffing and recruiting for private equity firms. The company focuses on finding high-performing talent for middle-market private equity firms, real estate investment firms, and related sectors. With a team size of 11-50 employees, High Country has established itself as a key player in the niche market of private equity recruitment, leveraging its expertise to connect top-tier candidates with investment roles.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting, emphasizing your strategic thinking and tactical execution skills as they are vital for the Chief of Staff role at High Country: Private Equity Search.
Highlight your strong analytical skills and financial acumen, as well as any hands-on operational work or M&A experience you possess, to align with the responsibilities of driving alignment and executing company-level goals.
Apply through multiple channels, including High Country's corporate site and LinkedIn, to maximize your visibility for this strategic role.
Connect with individuals in the leadership or strategic finance division at High Country on LinkedIn to inquire about the position and express your enthusiasm for contributing to their innovative approach in the insurance sector.
Potential ice breakers could include discussing the company's recent cash-flow positive milestone or asking about the strategic initiatives they are currently pursuing.
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