Chief of Staff, VC

Clocktower Group•Santa Monica, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is the operational backbone of our venture investing practice, working alongside the Partner who leads it. Roughly, you'll spend your time as follows: Strategic partnership (30%). Work directly with the Partner and VC team to design and execute key initiatives. Manage the Partner's time and calendar with intention, protect space for high-value work, and keep the business aligned around what matters most. Project and information management (30%). Coordinate internal and external deliverables, identify bottlenecks before they become problems, and build the systems that keep everything moving. Materials and meeting prep (20%). Draft, edit, and polish investment memos, pitch decks, LP updates, and marketing documents. Synthesize information from across the firm and ensure every meeting is worth the time. Investor and client engagement (10%). Support LP relations: onboarding, communications, prep. We hold ourselves to a high standard of service for everyone we work with, whether they're investors, founders, or partners across the industry. Firmwide collaboration (10%). Partner with colleagues across investment, fundraising, marketing, events, and operations. Step in on broader initiatives when needed. We're a small, close-knit team, and everyone contributes to the whole. The right person will find new lanes opening up as they build trust and demonstrate range.

Requirements

3 to 6+ years out of undergrad (open to the right person at any stage)
Outrageously organized. Thrives on structure and systems. Arranges own priorities effectively and keeps others on track too.
Intellectually curious. Wants to understand the "why" behind the work, not just complete the task.
Brings judgment to how things get done.
Strong communicator. Comfortable drafting high-stakes documents and presenting clearly in any setting, internal or external.
Tech-fluent. Proficient with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Relevant background: early roles at high-growth startups, venture or private equity, consulting, investment banking, or other settings where ambitious people do hard work fast.
Been the connective tissue on every team.
Los Angeles-based, or ready to be. Able to demonstrate ties or a genuine commitment to Los Angeles/SoCal.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM platforms and AI tools is a meaningful plus.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Partner and VC team to design and execute key initiatives.
Manage the Partner's time and calendar with intention, protect space for high-value work, and keep the business aligned around what matters most.
Coordinate internal and external deliverables, identify bottlenecks before they become problems, and build the systems that keep everything moving.
Draft, edit, and polish investment memos, pitch decks, LP updates, and marketing documents.
Synthesize information from across the firm and ensure every meeting is worth the time.
Support LP relations: onboarding, communications, prep.
Partner with colleagues across investment, fundraising, marketing, events, and operations.
Step in on broader initiatives when needed.