Chief of Staff (m/f/x)

The role

This isn't an administrative or "assistant" role. As Chief of Staff, you are a core member of the leadership orbit. You will work directly with Valentin (Co-Founder) to translate high-level vision into operational reality.

You will sit at the intersection of Growth, Strategy, Finance, and Operations. Your mission is to tackle the most complex, ambiguous challenges that don’t yet have a home, whether that’s architecting our international expansion, refining our AI-driven unit economics, or managing the machinery of a Series B fundraise.

This role is a springboard. You will gain a "CEO-level" view of building a category-defining AI company.

What you’ll do

• Strategic Initiatives: Lead high-impact projects from conception to completion (e.g., designing an AI-era pricing model, spearheading entry into new European markets, or optimizing the sales-to-onboarding funnel).

• Fundraising & IR: Act as the primary engine behind investor relations and future funding rounds, preparing the narratives and data rooms that will fuel Cortea’s growth.

• Scaling the AI-Native Operating System: Build the repeatable processes, meeting cadences, and communication loops — supercharged with AI agents and automation — that allow Cortea to scale toward €100m+ ARR without losing speed. You'll treat internal workflows as products, deploying AI wherever it removes friction.

• Founder Force Multiplier: Act as a proxy for the founders in internal and external meetings, ensuring decisions are made and projects stay on track even when the founders aren't in the room.

What success looks like

• In 3 months: You have worked through our ops, deployed workflow automations across the company, and offloaded 20% of the founders' highest-priority tasks.

• In 6 months: You have led at least one major cross-functional launch (e.g., a new country or a major pricing pivot) and are the go-to person for our lead investors.

• In 12 months: You have helped institutionalize the "Cortea Way," creating a scalable operational foundation that supports our next major funding milestone.

Who you are

• 4+ years of experience in high-velocity environments (Top-tier Strategy Consulting, Investment Banking, or a high-growth VC-backed startup).

• Strategic Operator: You can think at 30,000 feet about market positioning, but you have the grit to dive into a spreadsheet or a legal contract to get a deal over the line.

• Financial Fluency: You have a deep understanding of P&L management, financial modeling, and SaaS metrics.

• Exceptional Communicator: You can distill complex AI concepts and financial data into clear, persuasive narratives for investors and the team.

• High Agency: You don’t wait for a playbook; you write it. You are comfortable with the ambiguity of a "zero-to-one" environment.

• Language: Native or professional fluency in both English and German (C1+) is essential for this Berlin-based role.

What we offer

• Impact: A seat at the table during the most critical growth phase of a well-funded AI startup.

• Growth: Mentorship from experienced founders and close collaboration across the company

• Compensation: Competitive salary + meaningful equity.

• Perks: Learning budget, team lunches, off-sites, flexible vacation, and a supportive in-office setup in central Berlin