About the Role
As Chief of Staff, you will work directly with leadership on strategic initiatives, scaling operations, solving critical problems, and defining growth avenues, particularly in areas lacking clear ownership. This role requires operating in ambiguous and demanding environments with high standards and the ability to manage both strategy and execution.
Responsibilities
- Drive clarity around critical decisions, separate signal from noise and follow-through until they become outcomes
- Own high-priority projects and cross-functional initiatives that don’t have a natural home yet
- Scale operating rhythms with a high bar for impact, including business reviews, off-sites, and planning
- Proactively identify and solve bottlenecks across the company
- Run board and investor prep, and help shape external storytelling
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in high-ownership roles (consulting, finance, product, business operations, military, founder/CEO office, etc.)
- Operating experience in fast-moving environments
- Previous founding experience strongly preferred
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bias-to-action and self-driven with an AI-native mindset
- Ability to thrive in high-growth environments with limited direction
- High judgment and maturity with sensitive, high-stakes information
- High agency, low ego
- Executive presence and influence, with the ability to push back on leaders when necessary
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Bias-for-action
- Self-driven
- AI-native mindset
- Executive presence
- Influence
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $180,000 - $300,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary & equity
- Medical, dental & vision insurance (100% employer paid)
- 401k with up to 4% company match
- Unlimited PTO
- Wellness reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Work-from-home stipend
About the Company
- The commercial insurance industry is being transformed by data and AI, moving away from outdated paper-based processes.
- Nirvana utilizes cutting-edge predictive models and AI-powered underwriting and claims to operate significantly faster.
- The company has achieved substantial growth with a $300M+ run-rate, industry-leading loss ratios, and backing from prominent VCs.
- Nirvana is expanding from an AI-native insurer into a broader platform, aiming to transform the entire insurance value chain.
Equal Opportunity
- Nirvana is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Encourages applications from candidates who may not meet 100% of qualifications.
- Nirvana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
- Nirvana considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
