Chief of Staff - Mola Capital
4 days ago
New York
Chief of Staff – Mola Capital Build a Global Investment Platform at the Intersection of Capital, Technology, and Growth Mola Capital is the investment arm of Molaprise — a startup private equity and venture investment platform focused on acquiring, building, and scaling tech-enabled businesses across private equity, venture growth, and real assets, with a strategic emphasis on cross-market opportunities between the United States, Africa, and the Middle East. We are seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as the right hand to the CEO/Managing Partner, helping build Mola Capital from the ground up while supporting strategic CEO initiatives across the broader Molaprise platform. This role is designed for a high-energy operator with strong investment fluency, executive presence, and the confidence to represent leadership in high-level meetings with CEOs, governments, investors, and institutional stakeholders. This is a builder role, not a spectator role. What You’ll Do 1. Managing Partner Execution Support • Serve as the strategic and operational extension of the CEO across Mola Capital and Molaprise priorities., • Manage high-priority executive initiatives, ensuring follow-through across deals, partnerships, and strategic growth efforts., • Prepare executive briefings, investor updates, decision memos, board-style materials, and leadership presentations., • Coordinate CEO scheduling, strategic travel priorities, and key stakeholder engagements to maximize impact. 2. Investment Strategy & Deal Execution (PE/VC + Real Assets) • Support the development and execution of Mola Capital’s investment thesis across:, • Private Equity and acquisitions, • Venture and tech-enabled growth opportunities, • Real estate and real assets, • Conduct market mapping, opportunity sourcing, competitor research, and sector intelligence., • Support diligence execution: financial analysis, investment memos, risk assessments, and deal coordination., • Track pipeline activity and deal progress, supporting disciplined investment decision-making. 3. Fundraising & Capital Formation • Support fundraising activities, investor engagement, and strategic capital partner development., • Build and manage fundraising materials including pitch decks, investor briefs, and data rooms., • Coordinate investor meetings and ensure high-quality follow-up, tracking, and relationship development., • Assist in shaping messaging and positioning for institutional and diaspora-aligned capital partners. 4. Global Partnerships, Government Relations & Expansion • Support cross-border strategy across the United States, Africa, and Middle East markets., • Build and manage relationships with:, • Government leaders and agencies, • CEOs and founders, • Institutional investors, • Strategic partners and family offices, • Represent the CEO and firm at conferences, private convenings, and high-level stakeholder engagements., • Support ecosystem development and market entry planning across target geographies. 5. Molaprise CEO Support (Strategic Platform Enablement) • Support Molaprise CEO initiatives tied to enterprise growth, technology partnerships, and strategic business development., • Help align Molaprise capabilities (AI, cloud, system integration) with Mola Capital deal strategy., • Assist in building integrated operating plans where Molaprise can support portfolio value creation. Who You Are • 7–12+ years of experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, consulting, or high-growth operating roles., • Strong understanding of deal execution, investment analysis, and strategy development., • Demonstrated experience supporting a CEO, Managing Partner, or senior executive in a high-performance environment., • Confident communicator with executive presence — capable of engaging senior stakeholders without hesitation., • Strong cross-cultural fluency and experience operating across U.S. and Africa markets (diaspora background strongly preferred)., • Comfortable representing leadership in meetings with:, • CEOs / CXOs, • Governments and public sector leaders, • Investors, family offices, and institutions, • Highly organized, discreet, and execution-oriented., • Willingness to travel internationally and operate in fast-moving environments. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in or with emerging markets (Africa/MENA)., • Prior involvement in fundraising, capital raise execution, or investor relations., • Exposure to real estate investment, infrastructure, or structured transactions., • Strong writing skills for investor-ready documents and executive communications., • Familiarity with technology-enabled business models, AI, enterprise SaaS, or digital transformation. Why Join Mola Capital / Molaprise • Founding Role: Help build an investment platform from day one., • High Visibility: Operate directly with the CEO and Managing Partners., • Global Reach: Work across the U.S., Africa, and Middle East corridors., • Deal + Operator Exposure: Participate in both investing and value creation., • High Growth: Shape strategy, partnerships, and execution at the highest level., • Compensation: Competitive base + bonus + carry/equity potential (role-dependent).