Chief of Staff

The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations - which includes Capital Impact Partners, CDC Small Business Finance, and Ventures Lending Technologies - is transforming how capital and investments flow into communities to provide people access to the capital and opportunities they deserve. We are working to reinvent traditional financial systems that have failed to address systemic issues of inequality, economic empowerment, and the widening racial wealth gap by offering a continuum of financial, knowledge, and social capital to help local leaders build inclusive and equitable communities and create generational wealth. This includes a comprehensive package of loan products, impact investment opportunities, training and business advising programs, and technology services that advance locally-led solutions. Our suite of products and services, experience, and scope will foster equitable job creation, wealth building, and economic mobility.

Position Summary 

Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), The Chief of Staff (CoS) serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO, managing relationships on behalf of the CEO, driving progress around organizational goals, and collaborating with others on the leadership team to achieve those goals. The CoS will play an essential role in several key areas, including stakeholder engagement, strategic project management, and advising the CEO on relevant matters related to the organization.

The CoS is a high-visibility strategic partner that supports the CEO with data driven decision-making, program and change management support, and strategic execution of organizational wide initiatives across Momentus Capital and its subsidiaries. As a member of the Momentus Leadership Team, the CoS will enable the CEO to work most effectively with internal and external stakeholders and fulfill commitments to partners, funders, and the Board of Directors. The CoS is responsible for assisting the CEO with identifying the areas of focus and metrics of success. The CoS will work with leadership to understand the drivers and risk of meeting agreed upon metrics, and regularly revisit the metrics and monitor them for progress. The CoS will support the CEO in maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. In addition, the CoS will monitor the flow of information to ensure the CEO is brought into a project or decision-making process when their input and authority is needed the most.

The CoS will handle complex situations and multiple responsibilities, a combination of long-term projects and the urgent demands. The CoS position is a strategic, operational and facilitative role that requires a willingness to play an active, “hands on” operational and communicative role in the day-to-day activities. The CoS will provide leadership to a small team that will oversee Momentus Federal policy agenda, provide business analysis and administrative support and CEO’s executive assistant. The role requires a highly resourceful individual with strong emotional intelligence, communications, self-motivation, strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Essential Responsibilities

The Chief of Staff will oversee the CEO’s Executive Assistant and manage additional resources related to policy, special projects, and initiatives, with specific resources to be determined.

Leadership of Initiatives and Special Projects  

• Oversee large, often cross-functional organization-wide projects or initiatives ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meets the desired outcome. 
• Scope, plan and execute multiple, often quick-turnaround projects with minimal outside assistance. Present ideas for special projects that might facilitate the CEO’s/leadership’s objectives.  
• Work with appropriate stakeholders, including outside parties, to help drive decisions. 
• If necessary, oversee transfer and completion of projects to other stakeholders within the organization. 

Oversight of Policy Function

• Oversee the development of Momentus Capital’s national policy agenda (and one staff member) at the federal level and coordinate with internal staff on state local policy agenda.
• Work across industry working groups and coalitions to ensure Momentus Capital’s interests are represented appropriately.
• Ensure CEO (time and place is leveraged most appropriately

Communication, Engagement and Change Management Support  

• Acts as the liaison between CEO and other executives, board, funders, and stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and ensuring the CEO’s involvement or decision-making at the proper time.  
• Represents CEO in internal and external meetings independently and with other members of the executive team. 
• Partner with Communi