Chief of Staff – Berlin

About the role

We’re Cortea, a Berlin‑based AI startup transforming audits. As Chief of Staff you will work directly with the Co‑Founder to turn high‑level vision into operational reality, sitting at the intersection of growth, strategy, finance and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact strategic initiatives such as designing AI‑era pricing models, entering new European markets, and optimizing the sales‑to‑onboarding funnel.
• Drive fundraising and investor relations, preparing narratives and data rooms for future funding rounds.
• Build repeatable, AI‑enhanced operating processes, meeting cadences and communication loops to scale toward €100 m+ ARR.
• Act as a proxy for the founders in internal and external meetings, ensuring decisions are made and projects stay on track.

Required profile

• 4+ years experience in high‑velocity environments (top‑tier strategy consulting, investment banking or a VC‑backed startup).
• Strategic operator who can think at 30,000 ft and dive into spreadsheets or legal contracts to close deals.
• Strong financial fluency with deep understanding of P&L management, financial modeling and SaaS metrics.
• Exceptional communicator able to translate complex AI concepts and financial data into clear narratives.
• High agency and comfort with ambiguity in a zero‑to‑one environment.
• Native or professional fluency in English and German (C1+).

What we offer

• Seat at the table during a critical growth phase of a well‑funded AI startup.
• Mentorship from experienced founders and close cross‑functional collaboration.
• Competitive salary plus meaningful equity.
• Learning budget, team lunches, off‑sites, flexible vacation and a supportive office in central Berlin.