Chief of Staff for Family Office

$400,000 - $400,000/Yr

Make It Happen Services - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

FAMILY OFFICE IN SEARCH OF CHIEF OF STAFF...WE WANT TO HIRE THE VERY BEST, IS THAT YOU? We are a bona fide family office searching for a Chief of Staff (CoS) to partner directly with the principal on a wide range of exciting, high-impact projects. This role will involve strategic project management, team leadership, and thought partnership. If you are looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into a creative and innovative family office, this is it. Key Areas of Responsibility: Lead across multiple disciplines: household, property, projects, and vendors. Oversee business management to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. Utilize project management tools such as Trello, Asana, Monday, or Notion. Manage and maintain multiple properties. Cultivate and nurture external relationships through thought leadership. Conduct research and analysis, engaging in learning opportunities that support the principal's vision. Establish and sustain an efficient communication system across all management areas. Best Fit: We are looking for someone who is: Highly intelligent, calm under pressure, and well-respected in their field. Experienced with 7+ years as a Chief of Staff or in a senior leadership role. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to lead multilingual meetings. Holder of a JD, MBA, or equivalent degree. Confident in making tough decisions while maintaining a positive, guiding leadership style. An excellent problem solver, able to navigate complex challenges. Equipped with an impeccable professional track record that reflects a polished career and a stellar reputation. Ready for business travel, approximately 30% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Lead across multiple disciplines: household, property, projects, and vendors.
• Oversee business management to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Utilize project management tools such as Trello, Asana, Monday, or Notion.
• Manage and maintain multiple properties.
• Cultivate and nurture external relationships through thought leadership.
• Conduct research and analysis, engaging in learning opportunities that support the principal's vision.
• Establish and sustain an efficient communication system across all management areas.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• 5 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Master's degree in Law (JD) or Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent degree.
• 7+ years of experience as a Chief of Staff or in a senior leadership role.
• Ability to lead multilingual meetings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Monday, or Notion.
• Experience in a family office environment.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• 401(k)
• Professional development assistance
• Life insurance