WeWork - Chief of Staff

ABOUT THE ROLE:

WeWork is seeking a Chief of Staff, reporting directly to the senior executive team. The Chief of Staff will act as the prime liaison and strategic advisor to the team and will support the global needs of WeWork's rapidly growing business organization. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the executive in leading and executing strategic initiatives, projects, and deals, both internally and externally. He or she will have a strong background in business operations and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work in tandem with the executive to set, manage and execute quarterly and annual business goals

- Provide information and advice regarding key strategic issues

- Act as primary liaison and communicator for internal initiatives

- Provide counsel and support to executive for external engagements

- Collaborate with administrative and executive team to plan and lead internal meetings, all hands and operational initiatives

- Advise on confidential projects involving sensitive business and financial information

- Ensure deliverables are actioned within deadlines

- Oversee and manage a wide variety of highly prioritized projects, as well as complete ad- hoc projects, requests, and analysis for a variety of investment related requests

- Provide organizational support, helping to ensure action items, deadlines, and deliverables are completed Competencies:

- Strong background in finance, management consulting and/or law

- Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations

- Excellent time management and organizational skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style

- Strong ability to coach and develop staff

- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve conflict

- Proven success in organization development and growth

- High level of professional maturity and integrity and a solid work ethic

- Possess high analytical skills, be able to see patterns, be a fast thinker and a good decision maker

- Ability to maintain company confidentiality in all aspects of the position