Chief of Staff in City of London

Building the Risk Framework for AIgovernr 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:

• Brief introduction (300 words maximum): Who you are, why this role interests you, why now
• 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)
• 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.