Building the Risk Framework for AI governr is creating the foundational risk infrastructure for the AI economy - the frameworks, standards, and quantification models that will define how AI systems are assessed, trusted, and adopted globally. We're looking for a Chief of Staff who can operate at founder-level intensity and turn complex strategy into executed reality. The Role: You'll work directly with the founders to build and scale the company during its most formative stage. This is a true "right hand" role - you'll be in every critical conversation, shape key decisions, and execute on initiatives that define the company's trajectory. What You'll Own: Strategic Execution ● Translate the company vision into executable plans with clear deliverables ● Drive critical cross-functional projects from conception to completion ● Build frameworks, processes, and systems as we establish the category ● Own high-impact initiatives that directly shape our market position Growth ● Support the development of the execution strategy ● Engage directly with partners and key stakeholders Business Operations & Analytics ● Design scalable systems and operational workflows ● Build financial models and track critical business metrics ● Synthesise complex information and drive data-informed decisions ● Ensure seamless execution across all company initiatives Communication & Stakeholder Management ● Produce high-quality strategic documents rapidly ● Represent governr in meetings with partners, and advisors ● Manage relationships with external stakeholders and advisors ● Create alignment across internal teams and external partners Who You Are: An Elite Generalist ● You can build a financial model, create an investor pitch, design workflows, and write strategy documents - all in the same day ● You have strong commercial instincts and understand business fundamentals ● You're comfortable with ambiguity and figure things out independently ● You take ownership naturally - you don't wait to be told what to do With High Standards ● Your work product consistently exceeds expectations ● You move fast without sacrificing quality ● You can produce in hours what takes others days ● You see inefficiency and instinctively optimise it Who Thrives in Dynamic Environments ● You perform best in fast-moving, evolving situations ● You can context-switch without losing momentum ● You make decisions with imperfect information and iterate quickly ● You've succeeded in high-pressure, high-stakes environments Enjoys People-to-People ● You read rooms and adapt your communication style effectively ● You build credibility and trust quickly with diverse stakeholders ● You balance assertiveness with emotional intelligence Self-Driven & Resilient ● You're intrinsically motivated by the mission and the work ● You create your own structure and don't need micromanagement ● You're responsive and engaged because you care about outcomes ● You go the extra mile because you want to win Your Background: Experience Profile (one of these paths): Path 1: Elite Professional Services Operating Experience ● 2-3 years at top-tier firm (Bain/BCG/Accenture, Goldman/JPM, etc.) ● 2-3 years at a high-growth startup or in an operating role ● You learned rigorous thinking and execution, then learned to build Path 2: Early-Stage Operator ● Early employee (top 30) at a startup that achieved traction ● Wore multiple hats across functions - commercial, operations, strategy ● You've experienced the chaos of building from scratch and thrived Path 3: Investor Turned Operator ● 2-3 years in private equity, venture capital, or growth equity ● Transitioned to an operating role because you want to build, not analyse ● You understand business models deeply and can execute Path 4: Unconventional but Proven ● Non-traditional background that built discipline and execution capability ● Demonstrated track record of outstanding performance in business contexts ● You bring a unique and creative perspective that's been validated by results Education: ● Top-tier undergraduate degree (unconventional is good too) What We Offer: Compensation: ● Competitive base salary (calibrated for early-stage company) ● Equity ● Performance-based bonus opportunity ● Transparent reality: Early-stage means sensible cash, higher potential upsides Professional Growth: ● Direct access to founders and experienced advisors from MIT, Stanford, Columbia, Goldman, Hedge Funds, Fintech and AI entrepreneurs ● Exposure to every dimension of company building in a critical emerging category ● Accelerated learning curve - compress years of growth into months ● Clear path to senior leadership roles (COO, Head of, etc.) Work Environment: ● High-trust, high-performance culture focused on outcomes ● Minimal bureaucracy and politics - we're here to build ● Flexible work arrangements (location flexible, results-oriented) ● Have fun while we create together ● Collaborative team that values both independence and teamwork Impact: ● Help define the risk standards for an entire industry ● Work on problems that matter - AI safety and governance at scale ● Build something from the ground up with category-defining potential ● Your contributions will be visible and material to company's success How to Apply: We value demonstration over description. Please send: Brief introduction (300 words maximum): Who you are, why this role interests you, why now Evidence of exceptional execution: Share one example of something you've built, led, or shipped that demonstrates your capabilities (could be a deck, analysis, project summary, or outcome) Strategic perspective: Based on what you see about governr (website, LinkedIn, market) Send to: rajen@governr.ai Subject line: governr.ai – Chief of Staff Application - [Your Name] Timeline: We're moving quickly. Strong candidates will hear back within 48 hours