Chief of Staff to the CEO

The Chief of Staff to the CEO is a strategic leadership role responsible for providing high-level support and assistance to the CEO and the Business Administration Executive in managing the organization’s operations, initiatives, and priorities.

This position involves collaborating closely with the CEO, Business Administration Executive, and executive team to drive organizational effectiveness, facilitate communication, and execute key strategic initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.  

• Executive Support: Provide anticipatory comprehensive support to the CEO and BAE acting as an extension of leadership in providing vision, direction, and expertise to identify and prioritize initiatives and key deliverables. Supporting the CEO and  (BAE)leadership team in budgeting, planning, and onsite support for client events and industry conferences.
• Proactive Communication: Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication of priorities and initiatives.  Driving the agenda and approach for operating routines including executive leadership meetings. 
• Project Management: Lead or support special projects and initiatives on behalf of the CEO and BAE, ensuring timely execution and delivery of results.  Preparing formal presentations for the CEO and BAE. Developing a strategic approach to client engagement that prioritizes target clients, leverages unique and impactful forums, and measures return on investment.
• Decision Support: Analyze data and provide insights to support decision-making processes for the CEO, BAE, and executive team. 
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and leadership to staff within the CEO’s office, fostering a high-performance culture and promoting professional development.  Ensure a fit for purpose CEO office utilizing AI and other tools for communication with clients, teammates, community leaders and directors.
• Risk Management: Monitor and assess risks and opportunities related to the bank’s operations, providing recommendations to the CEO and BAE as needed.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with the CEO, BAE, and executive team to develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency and compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and innovation to drive operational excellence within the CEO’s office and across the organization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in a leadership role supporting C-suite executives, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a demonstrated track record of managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business or Management

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position.

Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.

Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.

For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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