Chief of Staff – Technology Strategy & Governance

About the role

A global investment advisory firm focused on long-term value creation through investment strategies is hiring a Chief of Staff in Cape Town, working in a hybrid setting. The role supports the CTO and the Office of the CTO, aligning technology strategy with Group priorities and strengthening governance, performance reporting and budget oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the annual and rolling technology strategy process, ensuring alignment between Group priorities and Technology direction.
• Design and maintain governance structures for effective decision-making and follow-through at senior forums.
• Lead the evolution of performance and value management reporting, giving senior leadership clear insight into delivery, spend and outcomes.
• Manage the Office's planning and cadence, including coordinating agendas, briefings and key engagements for the CTO.
• Support Technology P&L management, budget oversight and investment prioritisation by working with Finance and Tech leaders.
• Identify process improvements to make Office operations more efficient and smarter.
• Act as a central communication and coordination point for the CTO and Chief of Staff at an enterprise level, keeping core processes and reporting cycles consistent.

Required profile

• 6 to 10 years of professional experience with a record of high performance.
• Background in management consulting, project or portfolio management, strategy, or a Chief of Staff / Office of the CTO role.
• Experience working within or alongside a technology domain, with an understanding of how such organisations create value.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder processes and deliver high-quality outputs for senior-level audiences.

Required skills

• Strong financial management, including budgets, performance data and investment cases.
• Proven ability to use AI tools actively in daily work to improve process efficiency.

The client offers a hybrid in-office / remote arrangement, industry-leading benefits on top of generous basic salaries, and strong career development opportunities.