Chief of Staff in City of London

Job description

Building the Risk Framework for AI

governr is creating the foundational risk infrastructure for the AI economy - the frameworks, standards, and quantification models that will define how AI systems are assessed, trusted, and adopted globally.

We're looking for a Chief of Staff who can operate at founder-level intensity and turn complex strategy into executed reality.

The Role:

You'll work directly with the founders to build and scale the company during its most formative stage. This is a true "right hand" role - you'll be in every critical conversation, shape key decisions, and execute on initiatives that define the company's trajectory.

What You'll Own:

Strategic Execution

●     Translate the company vision into executable plans with clear deliverables

●     Drive critical cross-functional projects from conception to completion

●     Build frameworks, processes, and systems as we establish the category

●     Own high-impact initiatives that directly shape our market position

Growth

●     Support the development of the execution strategy

●     Engage directly with partners and key stakeholders

Business Operations & Analytics

●     Design scalable systems and operational workflows

●     Build financial models and track critical business metrics

●     Synthesise complex information and drive data-informed decisions

●     Ensure seamless execution across all company initiatives

Communication & Stakeholder Management

●     Produce high-quality strategic documents rapidly

●     Represent governr in meetings with partners, and advisors

●     Manage relationships with external stakeholders and advisors

●     Create alignment across internal teams and external partners

Who You Are:An Elite Generalist

●     You can build a financial model, create an investor pitch, design workflows, and write strategy documents - all in the same day

●     You have strong commercial instincts and understand business fundamentals

●     You're comfortable with ambiguity and figure things out independently

●     You take ownership naturally - you don't wait to be told what to do

With High Standards

●     Your work product consistently exceeds expectations

●     You move fast without sacrificing quality

●     You can produce in hours what takes others days

●     You see inefficiency and instinctively optimise it

Who Thrives in Dynamic Environments

●     You perform best in fast-moving, evolving situations

●     You can context-switch without losing momentum

●     You make decisions with imperfect information and iterate quickly

●     You've succeeded in high-pressure, high-stakes environments

Enjoys People-to-People

●     You read rooms and adapt your communication style effectively

●     You build credibility and trust quickly with diverse stakeholders

●     You balance assertiveness with emotional intelligence

Self-Driven & Resilient

●     You're intrinsically motivated by the mission and the work

●     You create your own structure and don't need micromanagement

●     You're responsive and engaged because you care about outcomes

●     You go the extra mile because you want to win

Your Background:

Experience Profile (one of these paths):

Path 1: Elite Professional Services + Operating Experience

●     2-3 years at top-tier firm (Bain/BCG/Accenture, Goldman/JPM, etc.)

●     2-3 years at a high-growth startup or in an operating role

●     You learned rigorous thinking and execution, then learned to build

Path 2: Early-Stage Operator

●     Early employee (top 30) at a startup that achieved traction

●     Wore multiple hats across functions - commercial, operations, strategy

●     You've experienced the chaos of building from scratch and thrived

Path 3: Investor Turned Operator

●     2-3 years in private equity, venture capital, or growth equity

●     Transitioned to an operating role because you want to build, not analyse

●     You understand business models deeply and can execute

Path 4: Unconventional but Proven

●     Non-traditional background that built discipline and execution capability

●     Demonstrated track record of outstanding performance in business contexts

●     You bring a unique and creative perspective that's been validated by results

Education:

●     Top-tier undergraduate degree (unconventional is good too)

What We Offer:

Compensation:

●     Competitive base salary (calibrated for early-stage company)

●     Equity

●     Performance-based bonus opportunity

●     Transparent reality: Early-stage means sensible cash, higher potential upsides

Professional Growth:

●     Direct access to founders and experienced advisors from MIT, Stanford, Columbia, Goldman, Hedge Funds, Fintech and AI entrepreneurs

●     Exposure to every dimension of company building in a critical emerging category

●     Accelerated learning curve - compress years of growth into months

●     Clear path to senior leadership roles (COO, Head of, etc.)

Work Environment:

●     High-trust, high-performance culture focused on outcomes

●     Minimal bureaucracy and politics - we're here to build

●     Flexible work arrangements (location flexible, results-oriented)

●     Have fun while we create together

●     Collaborative team that values both independence and teamwork

Impact:

●     Help define the risk standards for an entire industry

●     Work on problems that matter - AI safety and governance at scale

●     Build something from the ground up with category-defining potential

●     Your contributions will be visible and material to company's success

How to Apply:

We value demonstration over description.

Please send:

1. Brief introduction (300 words maximum): Who you are, why this role interests you, why now
2. Evidence of exceptional execution: Share one example of something you've built, led, or shipped that demonstrates your capabilities (could be a deck, analysis, project summary, or outcome)
3. Strategic perspective: Based on what you see about governr (website, LinkedIn, market)

 

Send to: rajen@governr.ai

Subject line: governr.ai – Chief of Staff Application - [Your Name]

Timeline: We're moving quickly. Strong candidates will hear back within 48 hours

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English