Chief of Staff

About UpEquity: At UpEquity, we are pioneers in the real estate industry, dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses with innovative solutions that make home buying and selling more achievable for everyone. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and relentless commitment to making a meaningful impact. 

Role and Responsibilities: UpEquity is seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and execution-oriented Chief of Staff to work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team. This individual will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives, improving organizational effectiveness, and helping the company during a pivotal stage of growth. 

This is a high-impact, highly visible role designed for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex business problems, and is excited to help build and scale a fast-growing company from the inside. 

As a Chief of Staff, you will serve as a force multiplier for the leadership team - helping prioritize key initiatives, improve cross-functional coordination, and ensure critical company objectives move forward efficiently. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Partner closely with the CEO and executive team to drive strategic initiatives and company-wide priorities

Lead cross-functional projects spanning operations, finance, GTM, product, and organizational development

Support executive decision-making through analytical modeling, business insights, and strategic research

Build and maintain operating models, KPI dashboards, and reporting frameworks to support company planning and performance management

Assist in board preparation, investor communications, and fundraising-related workstreams

Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable processes and systems across the organization

Own special projects and strategic initiatives from conception through execution

Help ensure alignment, accountability, and execution across leadership priorities

We know this role isn’t for everybody, so this is what we’re looking for:

Previous experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategic finance, business operations, or high-growth startups

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations

Proven ability to operate autonomously and drive projects forward with minimal oversight

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

High level of proficiency in Excel and presentation development

Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge assumptions and think creatively

Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with constantly shifting priorities

Willingness to develop a deep understanding of the real estate and mortgage industry (prior experience not required)

Ability to build trust and work effectively across all levels of the organization

Desire to help shape processes, systems, and culture from the ground up

Why Join UpEquity?

Being a competitive startup organization, we care deeply about our employees and want to support them both professionally and personally. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

Competitive salary and equity package

PTO & Sick Time + 11 holidays to support work/life balance

Opportunities for growth and continuous development

Direct exposure to company leadership and strategic decision-making

A collaborative and positive work environment — including snacks and drinks daily!

Important Details:

You must reside in Austin or Chicago

You must be willing to work in-office (Downtown Austin/Chicago)

For information on UpEquity, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.upequity.com.

UpEquity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin