Chief of Staff to the CEO

About Empyrean Solutions
Empyrean Solutions is a leading provider of financial risk management and performance solutions specifically designed for banks and credit unions. Since 2008, we've been trusted by financial institutions across the globe to deliver cutting-edge ALM, budgeting, profitability analysis, and compliance tools through our unified Empyrean Dataverse® platform. Our solutions are built by practitioners for practitioners, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and ease of use to help financial institutions make faster, more informed decisions.

Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Chief of Staff to own the strategy for Empyrean Solutions and how it is executed across the organization. Empyrean is in the midst of an ambitious, AI-first transformation—evolving from a founder-led, single-product ALM provider into a multi-product, multi-segment platform business serving community, regional, and large banks. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader who will own the AI transformation agenda and drive its execution end to end, partnering directly with the CEO and executive team to set strategic direction and deliver the high-impact initiatives—across new product launches, go-to-market scaling, AI-enabled ways of working, and operating maturity—that underpin Empyrean’s growth trajectory.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional transformation leadership, a strong execution orientation, the ability to influence without authority, and deep analytical skills to translate strategy into actionable plans. They will own the company’s strategic agenda and the operating discipline behind it—setting priorities, driving the AI transformation, and holding the leadership team accountable for delivery. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and own the execution of strategy across a software business through a period of rapid, AI-enabled change.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Thought Partnership
Architect transformational, cross-functional initiatives alongside executive leadership

Serve as trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, bridging communication gaps across the executive team and functional leadership

Own the AI transformation agenda for the organization end to end—defining the strategy, setting the roadmap, and driving execution and adoption across functions

Challenge business leaders to articulate problems clearly and drive accountability

Uncover strategic opportunities and provide market intelligence that fuels decision-making

Lead discrete, high-priority strategic projects (e.g., bringing new AI-native and agentic products to market, the broader AI product transformation, and go-to-market program management) from framing through to execution

Translate company strategy and performance into PE stakeholder / board-ready materials

Program Excellence & Benefits Realization
Establish program governance, standards, and dashboards for progress visibility

Define success metrics and ensure rigorous benefits realization with Finance partnership

Drive project plans that deliver business results, not just completed checklists

Develop repeatable playbooks and ensure successful transition to operational teams

Cross-Functional Transformation
Partner with functional leaders to identify and prioritize transformation opportunities

Build and lead cross-functional teams breaking down organizational silos

Apply consistent methodology ensuring predictable delivery with rapid iteration cycles

Lead change management ensuring smooth implementation of strategic initiatives

Organizational Effectiveness
Establish clear strategic priorities and cascade throughout the organization

Implement OKR/KPI frameworks and effective meeting cadences at all levels

Drive annual strategic planning process and operationalize

Own the operating discipline that drives execution—management dashboards, structured business reviews, and a weekly flash on core issues with clear ownership and accountability for results

Connect siloed work-streams, identifying efficiencies and synergies

Required Qualifications
Experience & Background
Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred

4-8 years' experience in a top-tier consulting firm

1+ years' operating experience; B2B software experience preferred

Track record of delivering complex, high-impact cross-functional projects

Experience owning a strategic agenda and metrics-led management

Strong project and program management capabilities

Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data analysis tools

Skills & Competencies
Outcome Orientation: Maniacal discipline on setting and managing priorities and results

Mental Agility: Comfort with complexity and adept at tackling new challenges

Leadership & Influence: Ability to lead through influence across all organizational levels

Business Acumen: Depth of understanding to serve as advisor to executive leadership

Detail-Orientation: Exceptional thoroughness with strong analytical thinking

Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships effectively

Communication: Executive-level written and verbal communication skills

AI Fluency: Personal adoption of modern AI tools and a track record of applying them to accelerate analysis, reporting, and program delivery

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or financial technology sector

Knowledge of banking operations, risk management, or compliance

Experience building, launching, or leading AI-native or agentic products within a software organization

Prior experience owning transformation or strategy execution in a high-growth software environment