Chief of Staff (Strategy Consultant) - VC-Backed Digital Platform

Chief of Staff  

Founder’s Office | VC-Backed Digital Platform  

Location: Berlin (Hybrid / Remote / Flexible)  

The Company  

Our client is a Berlin-based, venture-backed digital platform operating at the intersection of technology, media, and consumer engagement. The company is building a scalable, data-centric ecosystem in a rapidly evolving global content market.  

Backed by leading institutional investors, the platform is entering a decisive scaling phase, with increasing emphasis on strategic clarity, capital efficiency, and institutional-grade execution.  

To support this trajectory, the Founder & CEO is seeking a Chief of Staff to operate as a strategic extension of the executive office.  

The Role  

This is a high-intensity, high-exposure role designed for a top-tier analytical operator. The Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO to drive the company’s most critical strategic and operational initiatives.  

You will operate across altitude levels: from defining long-term strategic positioning to building the financial model that supports the next capital raise. The mandate requires intellectual rigor, structured thinking, and a bias for execution.  

This role is not coordination-focused. It is decision-support and delivery at the core of the organisation.  

Key Responsibilities:  

Strategic Development  

• Partner with the Founder to refine strategic direction, market positioning, and long-term growth thesis  
• Structure ambiguous problem spaces into clear hypotheses, decision trees, and executable roadmaps  
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives spanning product, monetisation, partnerships, and geographic expansion  

Analytical Leadership  

• Build and maintain financial models, scenario analyses, and capital allocation frameworks  
• Develop structured analyses of competitive dynamics, platform economics, and unit-level performance  
• Translate complex datasets into executive-ready insights that directly inform board-level decisions  

Scaling & Operating Model  

• Design and institutionalise operating cadences, KPI frameworks, and performance dashboards  
• Establish scalable processes across growth, product, and operations  
• Identify structural inefficiencies and implement measurable improvements  

Capital Markets & Investor Engagement  

• Architect investor materials, strategic narratives, and board documentation  
• Support fundraising processes with rigorous financial modelling and data-driven positioning  
• Serve as internal coordinator for investor-related analyses and diligence preparation  

Founder Sparring & Execution  

• Act as a thought partner to the CEO on high-stakes decisions  
• Drive prioritisation across competing initiatives  
• Step into execution gaps to ensure delivery on mission-critical projects  

Candidate Profile  

• 1 to 3 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consultancy (MBB preferred), bulge-bracket investment bank, leading PE/VC fund, or high-performing tech scale-up  
• Outstanding academic background from a leading global university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar  
• Demonstrated ability to structure complex problems and deliver concise, high-impact recommendations  
• Strong financial modelling capabilities and comfort with data-heavy decision environments  
• Experience working directly with senior leadership or founders in high-growth settings  
• High intellectual horsepower combined with strong execution discipline  
• Autonomous, self-directed, and comfortable operating with minimal oversight  
• Exceptional communication skills in English; German is a plus  
• Deep personal interest in digital platforms, media ecosystems, or consumer technology  

Why This Role  

• Direct access to Founder-level decision-making  
• Broad mandate across strategy, finance, and operations  
• Significant equity participation aligned with performance  
• Opportunity to shape the institutional foundation of a scaling platform  
• Environment that rewards clarity, ownership, and velocity