McLarens · 4 days ago
Chief of Staff
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMcLarens is a premier independent global insurance services provider established in 1932. The Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic partner to the Executive team, helping align the firm’s vision with operational execution, facilitating decision-making, and driving accountability across departments.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Executive team (primarily the CEO, COO, and CFO) to define, track, and execute firm-wide strategic priorities
Ensure alignment across departments (finance, technology, operations, etc.) and key strategic initiatives
Drive communication and follow-up on key decisions, initiatives, and metrics
Serve as project manager for cross-functional initiatives, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met
Where appropriate, help implement and track KPIs and business performance, preparing dashboards and executive summaries for leadership to determine status of projects
Identify bottlenecks, recommend solutions, and optimize workflows across the firm
Manage executive-level meetings: set agendas, facilitate discussions, ensure action items are captured and executed on with clear owners
Drive accountability, help with staffing strategic projects, and ensure that key initiatives are adequately managed
Act as a sounding board and proxy for the Executive team in internal discussions and external engagements when needed
Help foster a high-performance, client-centric culture aligned with McLarens’ values
Partner with HR on leadership development, team engagement, and organizational structure
Support recruiting and onboarding of senior hires
Lead and/or support key strategic initiatives, such as business line expansions, changes to organizational structure, and margin improvement
Support and/or lead financial modeling on key initiatives including ROI, payback period, and other measurable success metrics
Perform ad hoc research, financial analyses and general business analyses to inform executive decision-making
Lead and provide oversight of the employee shareholder program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, investment banking, consulting or private equity roles
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Strong financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt across audiences
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and to navigate complex organizational dynamics
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and integrity
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
insurance services or professional services industry experience
Company
McLarens
McLarens is an insurance service company that provides loss adjustment, claims, and risk management services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Lee Equity PartnersAltamont Capital Partners
2025-10-15Private Equity· $1.6B
2018-10-31Private Equity
2014-06-11Debt Financing· $107M
Leadership Team
Graham Smart
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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