Chief of Staff Intro

About the role

As Chief of Staff at Kertos, your purpose is to multiply the effectiveness of the founders and the leadership team while strengthening alignment and trust across the entire organization. You sit at the intersection of strategy, execution, and culture. You turn ambition into clarity, clarity into structure, and structure into outcomes.

What you'll do

• Our strategy translates into measurable priorities and real progress
• Leadership decisions are well-prepared, well-communicated, and well-executed
• Cross-functional initiatives don't stall in complexity
• Risks, tensions, and misalignment are surfaced early, not when it's too late
• The organization understands not just what we're doing, but why

What you'll need

• 3–5+ years in strategy, consulting, venture, or high-growth SaaS
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end
• Ability to translate strategy into clear KPIs, roadmaps, and accountability
• Excellent communication skills in German and English and executive presence
• High emotional intelligence and strong listening skills
• Sound judgment and the ability to challenge constructively
• Absolute integrity and discretion in handling confidential matters

What they offer

• Virtual Share Incentive Plan (VSIP) participation
• Annual development budget of €1,500
• Full flexibility - Munich headquarters, Berlin office or hybrid
• Wellpass membership subsidy
• Bicycle leasing through JobRad partnership
• Mental health support through nilo collaboration