Chief of Staff at Clara, collaborating with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives and optimize operations. Focused on bridging the gap between vision and execution in a high-growth fintech environment.
Responsibilities
Collaborate directly with the CEO to refine Clara’s strategic roadmap, ensuring long-term goals are translated into actionable workstreams across the organization.
Serve as a key point of contact for our investors, managing high-stakes communications and preparing materials for board meetings and fundraising rounds.
Audit and optimize internal processes to eliminate friction, ensuring the leadership team operates at peak efficiency.
Act as a connective tissue between the CEO and senior leadership, facilitating alignment on key performance metrics and fostering a culture of high ownership.
Lead 'zero-to-one' initiatives, from market research and geographic expansion to internal restructuring or evaluating new AI-driven product opportunities.
Requirements
Proven experience in a strategic role within a high-growth fintech, startup, or top-tier financial services firm.
Working proficiency in English and Portuguese.
Experience or interest in using AI tools to automate executive workflows and reporting.
Strong understanding of investor relations and financial modeling.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and external partners.
Adaptability to fast-changing environments and a proven track record of role-specific execution in ambiguous situations.
Experience managing complex projects using tools like Google Drive, Slack, and Hubspot.
Benefits
Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English (our corporate language)
Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths
High-ownership environment: we move fast, learn fast, and raise the bar — together
Smart, ambitious teammates — low ego, high impact
Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results
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