Chief of Staff and Corporate Development Lead
About The Position
Canary Technologies is seeking a highly analytical, execution-oriented Chief of Staff & Corporate Development Lead to work directly with the CEO and drive the company’s most critical strategic and operational priorities. This role combines a close day-to-day partnership with the CEO and ownership of corporate development initiatives, including M&A and long-term strategic planning. This is a high-impact role designed for someone with a strong foundation in investment banking or management consulting who is eager to apply that skill set in an operating environment and take meaningful ownership of outcomes.
Requirements
- 7+ years of total professional experience
- At least 3 years of experience at a top-tier investment bank or management consulting firm
- Prior operating experience in a company environment (post-banking or consulting)
- Strong experience in financial modeling and strategic analysis
Nice To Haves
- Prior exposure to technology, SaaS, or high-growth companies preferred
- Experience supporting or executing M&A, corporate development, or strategic initiatives preferred
- MBA not required, but a plus
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted thought partner to the CEO on strategy, prioritization, and execution
- Help set and manage the CEO’s agenda, ensuring focus on the highest-impact initiatives
- Assist in the preparation of Board materials, investor updates, and key executive communications
- Drive alignment, accountability, and follow-through across the executive team
- Own and execute cross-functional initiatives spanning all parts of the business
- Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities early, and proactively recommend solutions
- Serve as a point of leverage between the CEO and the broader organization
- Management of CEO's EA
- Own and execute corporate development efforts, including: M&A strategy and evaluation, Financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis, Diligence coordination and transaction execution, Post-merger integration planning and execution
- Support long-term strategic planning, capital allocation decisions, and growth initiatives
- Assist with international expansion and new product line strategy as needed
Benefits
- Company wide days off each month (Canary Days)
- Budget for personal goal achievement purchases (Self Improvement Club)
- Budget for cross functional professional development conversations (Professional Development Chats)
- Travel stipend to visit offices in New York, San Francisco or Dallas (Travel Reimbursement)
- Credit towards stays at hotels Canary works with (Personal Travel Reimbursement)
- Performance-based bonus
- Opportunity to earn equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
