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About the Role

The Chief of Staff acts as the CEO's trusted operating partner, extending his reach across the company by representing him in meetings, carrying his priorities to the executive team, and ensuring decisions are made, communicated, and executed. This role involves driving the leadership team's operating cadence, owning critical special projects, and supporting decision-making through research and analysis. It is designed for experienced operators seeking a leadership role in a fast-growing fintech company.

Responsibilities

Act as a proxy for the CEO, representing him in internal meetings, decisions, and escalations.
Carry the CEO's agenda into the executive team, communicating priorities and holding leaders accountable.
Serve as a trusted sounding board and thought partner to the CEO, providing candid counsel.
Own the leadership team's operating cadence, including executive meetings, planning cycles, goal setting, and business reviews.
Drive meeting preparation to ensure the CEO and attendees have the right context and are aligned on outcomes.
Track decisions and commitments across the executive team and manage them to resolution.
Take on complex, high-priority initiatives from scope to execution.
Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and implement growth and operational improvement strategies.
Identify and troubleshoot business bottlenecks, implementing solutions with stakeholders.
Conduct research and analysis to support CEO and leadership decision-making.
Prepare data-driven materials for the executive team, investors, and the board.
Manage board and investor communications.

Requirements

7 to 12 years of experience, ideally combining analytical foundation (management consulting, investment banking, strategy) with operating experience in a high-growth company.
Prior Chief of Staff, business operations leadership, or GM experience strongly preferred.
Track record of earning the trust of CEOs or C-level executives and credibly representing them to senior stakeholders.
Executive presence and influence to engage with experienced VPs and C-level leaders.
Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
Strong analytical instincts, comfortable with metrics, trends, and translating data into operational decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to align stakeholders at all levels.
AI-native mindset, utilizing AI tools to enhance output and explore further applications.
Bias toward action and process-building, capable of creating structure in ambiguous environments.
Experience in fintech, payments, B2B SaaS, or financial services preferred.
New York City based; able to be in-office 3-4 days per week.

Skills

Chief of Staff
Business Operations Leadership
General Management
Strategic Planning
Financial Analysis
Communication
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Problem Solving
AI Tools

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

7 to 12 years

Salary/Compensations

$175,000 to $225,000 annually

Benefits

Meaningful ownership stake (equity grant)
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible paid time off
Financial wellness tools (webinars, equity tax advisory service)
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Paid parental leave
$400 accessories allowance
Education stipend
Free lunch every Friday

About the Company

Coast is re-imagining the U.S. B2B card payments infrastructure for commercial fleets, offering modern digital experiences and transparent financial services.
The company's mission is to deliver transformational solutions at scale, starting with the Coast Fleet and Fuel Card built on a cutting-edge spend management platform.

Equal Opportunity

Coast is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.