Chief of Staff to the CEO (Administrative)
About The Position
Payward is the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services, and CF Benchmarks. It has spent 15 years building a globally accessible financial infrastructure platform to advance an open, global financial system. Founded in 2011, Kraken is a long-standing crypto platform serving more than 10 million individuals and institutions worldwide, with spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services for individual and institutional clients. The Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO runs the administrative engine of the Office of the CEOs, owning the Co-CEO’s time, travel, and meetings. The role is a trusted partner in preparing for and executing important company conversations, from one-on-ones to Board sessions and company-wide forums. It reports directly to the Co-CEO and works closely with the executive team and administrative staff. This is an on-site role in San Francisco and requires extensive domestic and international travel with the Co-CEO.
Requirements
- Experience as a Chief of Staff, senior Executive Assistant, or Business Partner to a C-level executive.
- Experience supporting a CEO through Board cycles and company-wide communications.
- Experience in crypto, fintech, or another regulated industry.
- A proven record of managing complex, high-stakes calendars and logistics with exceptional precision and no missed details.
- Exceptional judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters and acting on the Co-CEO’s behalf.
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence to work comfortably with C-suite leaders, Board members, and external partners.
- Experience managing or mentoring executive assistants or other administrative professionals.
- Ability to travel at a moment’s notice.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-growth startup.
Responsibilities
- Own the Co-CEO’s calendar end to end, prioritizing and protecting focus time, resolving conflicts independently, and anticipating needs.
- Prepare for the Co-CEO’s meetings by arranging briefing materials, context, and follow-ups.
- Travel with the Co-CEO and other executives, handling logistics, scheduling, and day-of coordination.
- Manage logistics for Board meetings, including scheduling, materials coordination, and day-of execution.
- Manage logistics for executive team meetings.
- Manage logistics for company-wide meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
