Chief of Staff

About the role

The Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO and management team on high-impact strategic initiatives. This role focuses on end-to-end ownership of business projects, from initial analysis and business case development to partner negotiation and execution. It is a hands-on position designed for a future business leader rather than a traditional coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and implement new business opportunities
• Translate complex, unstructured problems into clear hypotheses and workstreams
• Develop and challenge business cases and economic models
• Identify and negotiate commercial terms with external partners
• Collaborate with product, tech, marketing, and operations teams to launch MVPs

Required skills

• Strategic planning
• Business case development
• Analytical problem solving
• Project management
• Commercial negotiation
• German language proficiency

Qualifications

• Strong academic track record from a leading university
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting, operator roles, or general management

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• VSOP
• Direct collaboration with CEO
• Clear leadership development path
• Angel investment support for future ventures

About the Company

Zasta is a leading tax app in the German market, focused on quality, speed, and high ownership within its teams.