Chief of Staff

About the job

We are supporting one of our portfolio companies - A next-generation NBFC with a sharp focus on scale, governance, and capital efficiency. As they expand their AUM, deepen technology adoption, and strengthen institutional investor relationships, we are hiring a Chief of Staff to the Founder & CEO. This is a high-trust, high-exposure role designed to operate at the intersection of: - Investor Relations - Strategic Execution of Key Projects & Technology Transformation - Founder Office & Brand Representation - Cross-functional business performance and optimisation This role is intended to transition into a business leadership mandate within 24-36 months.Objective: The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic extension of the Founder - ensuring that priorities are defined, capital is aligned, execution is rigorous, and the Founder’s time is deployed toward the highest-leverage outcomes. This is not a coordination role. It is an ownership role. Key Responsibilities: 1. Investor Relations & Capital Strategy - Anchor investor communication, including board decks, performance narratives, and periodic updates. - Translate business performance into capital-market-ready storytelling. - Support fundraising processes, diligence preparation, and financial analysis. - Track key metrics across portfolio quality, AUM growth, risk, and profitability. - Ensure governance rigor in reporting and compliance. 2. Strategic Projects & Business Transformation - Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, including: - Technology adoption & automation - Process re-engineering - New product integration - Ensure strategic initiatives do not get diluted by operational noise. - Define milestones, KPIs, risk flags, and execution dashboards. - Build operating rhythms (OKRs, review cadences, execution tracking). 3. Founder Office & Time Leverage - Act as a strategic advisor and accountability partner to the Founder. - Ensure Founder focus on long-term value creation vs short-term transactions. - Identify strategic risks and surface mitigation plans early. - Represent the Founder in internal and external forums when required. 4. Brand & Ecosystem Positioning - Support Founder positioning across: - Investor ecosystem - Banking partners - Industry forums - Regulatory stakeholders - Shape external narratives and thought leadership. - Build high-quality ecosystem relationships aligned to company strategy. 5. Business Analytics & Performance Management - Develop executive dashboards tracking: - AUM growth - Portfolio quality - Unit economics - Operational efficiency - Identify performance gaps and drive course correction. - Bring structured problem-solving into ambiguous business challenges. Must-Have Capabilities: - Exceptional structured thinking and analytical rigor. - Ability to move from strategy to execution. - Strong financial acumen (comfortable with balance sheets, AUM, risk metrics). - Clear, persuasive communicator - written and verbal. - High ownership mindset; thrives in ambiguity. - Strong stakeholder management and influence capability. - Systems thinker who builds processes, not dependencies. Preferred Background: - MBA from a top-tier institute - Exposure to financial services, lending, fintech, or regulated environments strongly preferred. - 3–4 years of experience across: - Top consulting firms - VC/PE-backed businesses - Founder’s office roles - Prior experience in investor communication or fundraising is a strong plus. - 1-2 years of operating experience in a business function preferred. Other Details: - Location – Gurgaon - Work from the office – Sat working - Direct reporting to the founder - IC role - Budget – 50-60 LPA + Equity

Requirements

• Investor Relations
• Capital Strategy
• Strategic Projects
• Business Transformation
• Brand Positioning
• Business Analytics

Qualifications

• MBA from a top-tier institute

Preferred Technologies

• Investor Relations
• Capital Strategy
• Strategic Projects
• Business Transformation
• Brand Positioning
• Business Analytics

About the company

Z47 supports a next-generation NBFC with a focus on scale, governance, and capital efficiency. They are focused on expanding assets under management (AUM), enhancing technology adoption, and strengthening relationships with institutional investors.