Chief of Staff
REMUS Capital
Boston · Massachusetts · United States
Full-time
2-5
2d ago
98%
Strong
Job description
REMUS Capital is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a force multiplier for the investment team and a strategic partner to the firm’s leadership. This role operates at the center of the organization, driving alignment, improving execution, and enabling the firm to scale effectively across investing, operations, and investor relations.
Founded in 2008 out of an MIT dorm, REMUS is an early-stage venture capital firm that has raised four funds and backed category-defining companies including EquipmentShare, Suno AI, Hello Patient, Avoca, and ClassPass. We are a team of builders who work closely with our founders and invest with a long-term perspective. The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset, thrives in a hands-on environment, and is motivated to build lasting value within both REMUS and its portfolio.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
Partner closely with the Managing Partners to identify and advance key strategic initiatives, define success metrics, and drive accountability across the firm
Serve as a trusted advisor and “right hand,” managing priorities, coordinating communication, and ensuring high-impact decisions are executed effectively
Lead special projects such as developing new investment themes, refining internal systems, and launching firm-wide initiatives
Portfolio & Founder Support
Act as a primary point of contact for portfolio founders, providing timely, high-quality support across strategy, operations, hiring, go-to-market execution, and fundraising
Translate board-level discussions into actionable plans, mobilizing internal and external resources to support company needs
Orchestrate targeted support by connecting founders with the right experts, operators, and peer networks within the ecosystem
Maintain a high standard of responsiveness, reliability, and follow-through in all founder interactions
Firm Operations & Growth
Serve as the organizational connective tissue across the investment team, 3rd party vendors, founders, and LPs
Streamline internal processes, improve information flow, and implement systems that enhance execution and scalability
Manage CRM systems and oversee pipeline tracking, investment committee coordination, and internal reporting processes
Support due diligence efforts through research, synthesis of materials, and preparation of investment memos
Investor Relations & Fundraising
Assist in fundraising efforts, including preparation of pitch materials, data room management, LP outreach coordination, conference attendance
Support ongoing investor communications through quarterly updates, reports, and performance tracking
Help identify and cultivate prospective LP relationships, contributing to pipeline development and engagement strategies
Brand, Marketing & Ecosystem Engagement
Amplify REMUS Capital’s brand by developing relationships with media, pitching stories, and producing thought leadership content
Contribute to the creation of quarterly and annual reports, conference submissions, and lead communications initiatives
Build and maintain relationships with other venture funds and ecosystem participants; coordinate and co-host events
Organize value-add programming for portfolio companies, including workshops, panels, and curated founder experiences
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
2+ years of experience in startups, venture capital, consulting, financial services, or related fields
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically, with a bias toward execution
Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot), Google Workspace, AI productivity tools and LLMs, design tools such as Canva
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting professional correspondence and reports
Comfort working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability
Proven ability to build relationships, manage processes, and drive outcomes in ambiguous environments
High level of professionalism, discretion, and low ego; willingness to contribute wherever needed
What personality we’re looking for
Strong ability to chase people down to keep folks accountable
Entrepreneurial and resourceful, with a strong sense of urgency
Highly responsive and dependable, particularly in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations
Analytical and structured, with a commitment to data-driven decision-making
Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with strong interpersonal instincts
Deep interest in technology, startups, and the venture capital ecosystem
Location and Compensation
This is a hybrid role ideally based in the Greater Boston or New England area with the expectation to work out of the Boston office twice a week. There is flexibility for candidates based in San Francisco. REMUS offers competitive compensation, a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, and a flexible vacation policy. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible.
About REMUS Capital
Remus Capital is an early-stage venture fund founded out of MIT more than a decade ago, built around a concentrated “build, not bet” investment philosophy. Remus invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, typically targeting 15%+ ownership stakes in emerging category leaders while working closely with founders to drive trajectory-changing value across sales, talent acquisition, and fundraising. With a long-standing contrarian approach and a decade-long thesis focused on Vertical AI, Remus has developed deep expertise in AI/ML applications across industries including healthcare, agriculture, construction, restaurant technology, and industrials, with particular strength in Voice AI. We have raised and deployed out of 4 funds to date and are going on our 5th fund. The firm has backed numerous category-defining vertical technology solutions, including Suno, EquipmentShare, Scope AR, and more.