Deputy Chief of Staff

World Business Lenders, LLC • Newark, NJ

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Deputy Chief of Staff serves as the strategic deputy and trusted partner to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief of Staff. Acting as an extension of the CEO's Office, this executive operates in a generalist capacity, leading special projects, driving strategic initiatives, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring enterprise priorities are executed effectively. Rather than owning a single business function, the Deputy Chief of Staff is deployed wherever executive leadership requires additional capacity, analysis, coordination, or execution. The role serves as the CEO Office's right hand, helping transform strategic priorities into measurable results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of leadership experience in operations, consulting, strategy, finance, program management, military leadership, or similar.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives or leading enterprise initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Executive presence and ability to influence without direct authority.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office; project management tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while balancing multiple competing priorities and executive deadlines.
• Proven ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs, shifting priorities, and evolving strategic direction without compromising execution or quality.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor or strategic resource to executive leadership, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Stable, reliable internet connection.
• Professional and dedicated remote working setup.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial services, commercial lending, or similar industries is a plus.
• Military leadership experience is considered a plus.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bring structure to complex situations.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to be hands-on and support the business wherever needed.
• Flexible to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, when business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Manage high-priority special projects.
• Conduct executive research and business analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
• Serve as deputy to the CEO and Chief of Staff.
• Prepare executive briefings, reports, and presentations.
• Track executive priorities and follow-up actions.
• Represent executive leadership as delegated.
• Partner with department leaders to remove obstacles.
• Coordinate work across all business functions.
• Monitor organizational priorities and escalate risks.
• Develop SOPs, policies, and executive reporting.
• Identify operational improvements.
• Support organizational transformation and M&A initiatives as required.
• Draft executive correspondence and presentations.
• Develop dashboards and executive updates.
• Ensure follow-through on executive commitments.
• Lead confidential executive initiatives.
• Perform additional strategic assignments directed by executive leadership.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director