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Chief of Staff

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.

At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you're not just building the future - you're an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.

The Role

As Chief of Staff to the CEO, you will work directly with Brian and the global Senior Management Team to drive strategic initiatives, accelerate execution, and ensure alignment across the organization. You will act as a force multiplierbringing structure, clarity, and momentum to the company's most important priorities.

This is not an administrative role. It is a strategic, facilitative leadership position requiring intellectual rigor, strong judgment, and the ability to move seamlessly between big-picture strategy and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to shape, lead, and execute strategic initiatives and special projects
• Serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the CEO and senior leaders
• Act as an "air traffic controller" for the leadership teamsynthesizing information, connecting dots, and maintaining a holistic view of priorities
• Facilitate executive road-mapping, business planning, and prioritization sessions
• Coordinate and support key business management processes including budgeting, resourcing, and performance management
• Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure follow-through on high-impact initiatives
• Operate with flexibility and speed in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment

Why This Role Is Exciting

Required Qualifications

U.S pay range $151,000 - $189,000 USD

What Diligent Offers You

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.