Chief of Staff

About Turing

Based in Palo Alto, California, Turing is the world’s first AI-powered tech services company. It has reimagined tech services from the ground up with AI by offering AI-vetted and matched talent, AI-accelerated development, and access to AI transformation experts who have built many of the most iconic Silicon Valley companies. 

Founded in 2018, the company has experienced tremendous growth with three million global developers on its Talent Cloud and 900+ clients. Turing has received numerous awards, including Forbes’s 2022 “One of America’s Best Startup Employers,” being ranked #1 in The Information’s 2021 Annual List of most promising B2B Companies and Fast Company’s “Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.”

The company’s leadership team comprises both AI technologists from leading organizations including Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Twitter, Stanford, Caltech, MIT as well as tech consulting veterans from Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, McKinsey, Bain, and more.

Role Overview

The Chief of Staff will serve as a critical strategic partner to the CFO, leveraging a strong professional background from top-tier financial institutions. Ideal candidates will bring several years of experience from leading investment banks, management consulting firms, or private equity/venture capital environments. This role requires an exceptional candidate who can act as a force multiplier across investor relations, corporate development, and key strategic initiatives. The successful individual will combine sophisticated financial expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to support the CFO in managing complex cross-functional projects, driving financial strategy, and providing high-impact analytical insights.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Relations and Strategic Positioning

• Develop and manage comprehensive investor communication strategies
• Coordinate investor meetings, pitch presentations, and stakeholder communications
• Monitor and analyze investor sentiment and market dynamics
• Support fundraising preparation and investor relationship management
• Conduct deep market research and competitive intelligence to inform strategic positioning

Corporate Development Support

• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships and investment opportunities
• Develop comprehensive due diligence materials and investment theses
• Support negotiation processes for strategic deals
• Manage cross-functional teams during strategic assessment and partnership evaluation

Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives

• Design and drive high-impact projects that require coordination across multiple teams
• Create detailed project plans and tracking mechanisms for strategic initiatives
• Provide advanced analytical support for strategic decision-making
• Develop innovative approaches to solving complex business challenges

Strategic Coordination and Enablement

• Serve as a strategic liaison between the CFO and other executive leaders, facilitating communication and alignment
• Identify and drive cross-functional strategic initiatives that support the company's financial and operational objectives
• Develop comprehensive strategic frameworks that leverage insights from the finance team without duplicating their core operational work

Executive Support

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO
• Synthesize complex information from multiple sources into clear, actionable strategic insights
• Represent the CFO in critical meetings and communications
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or advanced financial degree strongly preferred
• 4-6 years of experience in strategic roles at top-tier investment banks, consulting firms, or venture capital/private equity environments
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional strategic initiatives
• Deep understanding of business strategy and financial ecosystems
• Demonstrated interest or experience in technology-driven strategic development

Core Competencies