Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff / Business Operations Manager

Location: Paris

Scope: France, Luxembourg, and United Kingdom

Overview

Infrassocs are partnered with a fast-growing European investment platform is seeking a Chief of Staff / Business Operations Manager to support senior leadership and oversee key operational functions across the business. Based in Paris, the role works closely with the CEO, CFO, and Investor Relations leadership to ensure the effective running of finance, operations, compliance, and strategic initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a highly cross-functional position suited to a candidate who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable operating across finance, compliance, HR, and fundraising support.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Business Operations

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including management of sales invoicing, processing of supplier invoices, and coordination of intercompany and fund cost allocations.
• Support the CFO in monitoring operating costs across the broader group and contribute to budgeting and periodic reforecasting exercises.
• Maintain financial records and assist with reconciliation processes alongside external accounting providers.

People Operations & Payroll

• Coordinate the end-to-end payroll process for the French team in collaboration with external payroll and accounting providers.
• Maintain payroll data and ensure alignment with financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Manage onboarding processes for interns and new employees, including contracts, payroll setup, IT coordination, and induction.

Compliance & Governance

• Support the Compliance Officer in maintaining and operating the firm’s compliance framework.
• Assist with internal controls, policy development, and implementation of governance processes and monitoring tools.
• Coordinate with external regulatory service providers on permanent and periodic control requirements.
• Conduct due diligence on third-party service providers and support regulatory documentation processes.
• Assist with KYC/AML checks on clients and investments, including reverse-KYC requests from fund and portfolio counterparties.
• Work with senior leadership and the Investor Relations function to support fundraising activities, particularly with high-net-worth individuals and family offices.
• Help manage fundraising processes, prepare marketing materials, and coordinate interactions with external placement agents.

ESG & Strategic Initiatives

• Provide ad-hoc support to deal teams and the ESG function in relation to ESG due diligence and related initiatives.
• Contribute to broader operational and strategic projects as required by senior leadership.

Profile

• Experience in business operations, finance, or chief-of-staff type roles within investment management, private equity, or financial services.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams across different functions.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external advisors.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Fluent English required; French strongly preferred.