What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Initiatives position at MBL Partners?
The Role:
We are seeking a highly capable, driven, and entrepreneurial Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Initiatives to work directly with the partners across all aspects of the firm. This role is both strategic and tactical—designed for a leader-doer hybrid who thrives in ambiguity, owns outcomes, and wants to build meaningful businesses.
You will play a central role in portfolio company support, deal diligence, firm operations, and strategic initiatives across the board. You'll also lead and develop junior team members and serve as a trusted extension of the partners.
Key Responsibilities:
· Portfolio Company Support: Provide hands-on leadership and accountability support across portfolio businesses; work closely with management teams to drive growth, improve operations, and solve critical problems.
· Deal Diligence and Execution: Support the full M&A lifecycle including market research, due diligence, financial modeling, memo drafting, and deal process management.
· Investor Relations: Assist with LP communications, fundraising materials, investor updates, and ongoing relationship management.
· Team Leadership: Manage interns and analysts; help develop a high-performance culture within the firm and across the portfolio.
· Partner Support: Serve as an extension of the partners, helping translate vision into execution across investments and operations.
· Strategic Projects: Own firm-level initiatives ranging from process improvements to new business launches to strategic planning cycles.
Who You Are:
· A natural leader who rolls up their sleeves and gets it done.
· Exceptionally organized, intellectually curious, and action-oriented.
· A clear and confident communicator—equally comfortable in the boardroom and in the weeds.
· Able to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
· Energized by small teams, big visions, and direct impact.
· Deep alignment with the MBL Partners core values (Truth, Hustle, Respect, Integrity, Value, Enjoy).
Ideal Background:
· 2–5 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, or similar high-performance environments.
· Operational exposure, or desire to work hands-on in businesses.
· Experience leading teams or projects independently.