Chief of Staff (CFO's Office)
About Turing
Based in Palo Alto, California, Turing is one of the world's fastest-growing AI companies accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems. Turing helps customers in two ways: working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilingualism, STEM and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that expertise to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. Turing has received numerous awards, including Forbes's "One of America's Best Startup Employers," #1 on The Information's annual list of "Most Promising B2B Companies," and Fast Company's annual list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies." Turing's leadership team includes AI technologists from industry giants Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Twitter, McKinsey, Bain, Stanford, Caltech, and MIT. For more information on Turing, visit www.turing.com. For information on upcoming Turing AGI Icons events, visit go.turing.com/agi-icons.
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
- Advanced strategic analysis and financial modeling capabilities
- Expert-level project management and communication skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear narratives
- High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leadership
Advantages of joining Turing:
- Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week)
- Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience)
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible working hours
- Full-time remote opportunity
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Turing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Turing we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and celebrate authenticity, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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