Role: Chief of Staff / Head of Platform
Location: Singapore
Company Overview:
We are working with a deep tech-focused investment fund with a global mandate, investing in transformative technologies worldwide while helping portfolio companies navigate Asia. With a strong base of Asian LPs (SEA, Korea, India) and a growing fund size (USD 100M+ target), we are building a platform that combines global exposure with regional expertise.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a senior leader to act as the central coordinator for all non-investment functions of the firm. This position reports directly to the Founder & Managing Partner and is positioned at the VP–SVP level, with a defined trajectory toward Principal and ultimately Partner responsibilities.
This role is designed to streamline reporting, enhance organizational efficiency, and enable senior leadership to dedicate greater focus to investment activities and LP engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Oversight
- Manage and mentor a team of 5 professionals across IR, PR/Comms, Ops/Compliance, and HR.
- Provide direction, set priorities, and ensure alignment with firm objectives.
- Act as the escalation point and decision-maker for non-investment functions.
Strategic Coordination
- Consolidate reporting lines to reduce distractions for senior leadership.
- Ensure cross-functional collaboration and efficiency across all support functions.
- Drive initiatives that strengthen the firm's platform, culture, and external positioning.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Oversee the delivery of LP communications, PR campaigns, and event execution.
- Ensure service providers (fund admin, compliance, HR vendors) are managed effectively by the team.
- Support leadership in preparing for fundraising milestones and industry events.
Chief of Staff Function
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Partner.
- Anticipate needs, streamline workflows, and free leadership to focus on investments and LP relationships.
- Provide strategic input on firm-wide initiatives and operational improvements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 6 - 8+ years of experience in VC, PE, credit, startup Chief of Staff roles, or professional services.
- Prior exposure to Chief of Staff, Head of Platform, Investor Relations, or Communications leadership roles.
- Strong people leadership intrinsics with the ability to oversee diverse non-investment functions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with LPs and external partners.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams across a distributed team.
- Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
If you are interested, please apply online today. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Selby Jennings is a trading style of Phaidon International (License number R25157955).
