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VP of Operations (Chief of Staff)

Title: Vice President of Operations (Chief of Staff) Department / Team: Operations Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-time; Non-exempt Operate as the execution backbone of Dark Alpha Capital, driving alignment across deals, capital markets, and internal operations. Work directly with the Managing Partner to translate strategy into action, ensure seamless deal execution, and eliminate bottlenecks across a fast-moving, transaction-driven environment.

About the Firm

We are an independent sponsor firm focused on sourcing and managing private investment opportunities. Our team partners with a broad network of debt and equity investors to fund transactions across diverse industries. We pride ourselves on fostering strong, lasting relationships and delivering high-value opportunities to our investor base.

Role Summary

The VP of Operations serves as the operational nerve center of the firm. Functioning as a Chief of Staff, you will sit at the intersection of investments, capital markets, and internal management. This is a "doer-leader" role; you are responsible for translating the Managing Partner’s priorities into executable plans. You must be equally comfortable architecting high-level firm strategy and handling granular administrative execution to ensure no deal or internal workflow hits a bottleneck.

Key Responsibilities

  • Firm Integration: Act as the primary integrator across all functions; ensure cross-functional alignment between investments, HR, and capital markets.
  • Transaction Support: Support all active deals from diligence through closing; track timelines, dependencies, and external advisor deliverables to maintain deal momentum.
  • Capital Markets Coordination: Support capital-raising efforts and investor data requests; serve as the internal bridge between deal execution and investor communications.
  • Human Resources Leadership: Own the internal HR function, including drafting JDs, interviewing candidates, and supervising associates on day-to-day HR tasks and onboarding.
  • Systems & Governance: Oversee internal administrative functions, CRM (Bitrix24) hygiene, and task management systems; enforce reporting standards across the firm.
  • Meeting Leadership: Participate in all core firm meetings; convert decisions into tracked action items and hold team members accountable for execution.
  • Internal Visibility: Maintain real-time reporting for the Managing Partner regarding deal pipeline status, execution progress, and staffing capacity.

Qualifications

Required

  • 5+ years of experience in operations, execution, or Chief of Staff roles within Private Equity, M&A Advisory, or transaction-driven professional services.
  • Strong understanding of the M&A lifecycle and firm-level operational workflows.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously in a remote environment.
  • High integrity and discretion; comfort operating in ambiguity and solving problems without escalation.

Preferred

  • Prior experience supporting capital raises or public-market transactions.
  • Experience managing HR functions in a lean, high-growth organization.
  • Experience working directly with a Founder or Managing Partner.
  • Expert proficiency in CRM and project management platforms.

Skills and Competencies

  • Operational Nerve Center: The ability to see the "entire board" and identify execution gaps before they impact a deal.
  • Outcome Ownership: A focus on results rather than activity; the discipline to handle administrative "scut work" if it unblocks a path to closing.
  • Independent Judgment: The authority to make decisions within defined strategic parameters to maintain firm velocity.
  • Accountability: A firm but professional approach to managing internal teams and external third parties.

Reporting Structure and Work Environment

Reports To:
Managing Partner

Direct Reports:
Senior Leadership

Work Environment:

  • Standard office hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
  • Remote role, with periodic strategic syncs

Compensation

Structure: 100% success-fee based.

Terms: Payable only upon successful transaction close; no base salary or retainer. 

Compensation for this role is performance-based and directly tied to transaction outcomes. The Vice President is eligible to earn up to 5% of net proceeds per completed deal, with the exact percentage determined by level of contribution, scope of involvement, and execution impact. Compensation is paid following successful transaction close and receipt of proceeds, net of applicable deal-related expenses. Eligibility is contingent on active participation in the deal lifecycle and consistent performance, with a vesting period applicable prior to full participation in deal economics.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dark Alpha Capital LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role; duties may change over time as business needs evolve.