Chief of Staff to the CEO (m/f/d)

You become an extension of the CEO's judgment: trusted to represent their priorities, take full ownership of strategic projects, and protect their time and focus You context-switch constantly – strategy one hour, an operational fire the next – without losing the thread on what matters most company-wide You bring calm, structure, and follow-through to a fast-moving environment, turning the CEO's intent into reliably executed outcomes

You bring 2–4 years of experience in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment, consulting, investment banking, or VC – for example as a Strategy Consultant, Management Consultant, Investment Banking Analyst/Associate, VC Analyst/Associate, Founder's Associate, Business Analyst, Business Operations Manager, or Project Manager Alternatively, you bring at least 2 years of experience as a Founder, Co-Founder, or Managing Director of your own company – whether it scaled, exited, or taught you hard lessons Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with a proactive, hands-on mindset You communicate fluently in both English and German, written and verbal, and can convey complex ideas concisely to different audiences You thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and are a self-starter with a high sense of ownership and the ability to work independently Genuine interest in contributing to our goal of energy-efficient buildings and a sustainable future

This role is ideal for you if...

you enjoy pulling the strings behind the scenes and care more about outcomes than the spotlight you want to bring structure to chaos without becoming rigid yourself you're looking for a close, eye-level working relationship with a founder/CEO you're coming from a role as Founder's Associate, Executive Assistant to the CEO (strategic), Business Operations Manager, or Junior Chief of Staff – and this is your next step

Join one of Europe’s fastest growing climate companies, fresh off a €17.5M Series A!

Our Benefits:

Competitive compensation package: We will offer you a mix of cash and stock options based on your appetite for upside Be part of our core-team, building in a super-hot phase of an early-stage climate-tech startup Make an impact at VARM: Shape our culture and the way we work and collaborate together. Nothing is set in stone – you have a direct impact, while we are growing and building together Make an impact on the earth: Do you want to make a difference in the fight against climate change? Become part of the solution and actively shape the energy transition Onsite first, but hybrid work keeps us flexible: We believe that in-person collaboration is an integral part of working together, but offer flexibility for remote working Grow with us: We take your personal development seriously, which includes being mentored and challenged in regular founder feedback sessions Start–up culture: We offer you hybrid work, training, team events, and a great office setup in the heart of Kreuzberg Discounted fitness programs Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds