Chief of Staff

People Hive is supporting a fast-growing, AI-native InsurTech client in New York City in the search for a highly analytical and ambitious Chief of Staff to join their founding team.

This is a high-impact, generalist position working directly alongside the CEO to drive the company's most critical priorities. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable navigating ambiguity without relying on a fixed playbook.

The role will take ownership of a diverse range of initiatives, including fundraising, financial modelling, go-to-market strategy, operations and product development. The successful candidate will be expected to build scalable systems, execute quickly and act as a key partner in shaping the future of the organisation.

Critical Requirements

1–3 years of experience at a top-tier firm such as Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Bain or BCG, or an equivalent high-performance environment
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet software and financial modelling
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on-site in New York City
High agency with a strong bias toward action and independent problem-solving
Proven ability to handle confidential and high-integrity responsibilities reliably

Important Requirements

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects
Ability to draft professional investor updates and internal briefs
Comfortable working with minimal direction in an early-stage startup environment

Nice to Have

Previous experience in FinTech or InsurTech
Background working with AI-native technology companies
Direct experience in insurance or financial services
Experience in operational analysis and process automation

About the Client

The client is a fast-growing, AI-native InsurTech startup currently at seed stage, focused on transforming the insurance industry through technology and strategic execution.

Location: New York City, New York, USA
Working arrangement: On-site
Employment: Full-time
Salary: $130,000–$180,000 per year

People Hive HR Consultancies LLC is acting as the recruitment partner for this vacancy. Applications will be handled confidentially and shared with the client as part of the recruitment process.

Job Reference: PH-ANS-104