Chief of Staff
TLDR
Lead critical projects supporting the CEO, providing strategic decision-making assistance and facilitating operations in a high-paced tech environment.
Chief of Staff
Company
Orcrist is building a next generation data intelligence platform using cutting-edge technologies. We provide solutions to empower our clients to take decisive actions in complex environments, supporting competitiveness, safety, and resilience. Our Mission is to develop intelligence fusion capabilities to connect any amount of data and sources.
Role
We are looking for a proactive, highly organized, and trusted Chief of Staff to support our CEO in managing strategic initiatives, communication and day-to-day priorities.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, can anticipate needs before they arise, and enjoys building structure and clarity around complex tasks.
You'll do
- Operational Management: Execution and facilitation of strategic meetings, Supporting the CEO with hiring topics
- Communication & Liaison: Acting as the liaison between the CEO/executives and staff, managing communication, and preparing for board meetings
- Decision Support: Providing high-level insight, data analysis, and advice to support decision-making.
- Special Projects & ad-hoc Ownership: Leading ad-hoc, critical projects, such as restructuring, fundraising, or launching new initiatives or workshops.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, or a related field from a target university, such as WHU or similar.
- 5+ years of experience in high-performance environments (e.g. fast-growth startups, tech scale-ups, VC/PE, investment banking, or similar)
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English (C1+)
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable — comfortable managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- A genuine interest in business strategy and growth topics; ability to understand and anticipate leadership needs.
- General Willingness to travel
Nice to‑haves
- Background Politics, Public Affairs or Government Relations
What We Offer
- Direct collaboration with the CEO and exposure to key strategic and operational decisions.
- Remote‑first in Germany with occasional team events in Berlin.
- Flexible working hours.
- Home office budget and great equipment.
- 30 days vacation.
- Direct impact on critical missions across private and public‑sector customers.
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible working hours.
Home Office Stipend
Home office budget and great equipment.
Paid Time Off
30 days vacation.
Remote-Friendly
Remote‑first in Germany with occasional team events in Berlin.
Orcrist Technologies builds the Orcrist Intelligence Platform, a Kubernetes-based data intelligence system that supports B2B SaaS and self-hosted deployments. Targeting defense, law enforcement, and enterprise teams, we enable clients to transform complex data into actionable insights, enhancing decision-making in challenging environments.