Chief of Staff to the CEO

About Us

Aarki is an AI company that builds advertising solutions to drive mobile revenue growth. We use AI to find audiences in a privacy-first world using trillions of contextual bidding signals coupled with proprietary behavioral models. Our audience engagement platform includes a full-service agency team and a Unified Creative Strategy that delivers ad creative ideation and execution. We have worked with hundreds of advertisers over 14 years and see 5M mobile ad requests per second from over 10B devices, driving performance for publishers and brands. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with offices in the United States, EMEA, and APAC.

The Role

We are looking for a highly strategic, business-savvy Chief of Staff to work alongside our CEO. This role is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of executive decision-making, helping drive company priorities forward while operating as a thought partner, strategist, and execution powerhouse. Whether aligning cross-functional teams, distilling complex problems, or ensuring that the CEO is always focused on what matters most, your job is to help Aarki operate at peak performance.

If you want a seat at the table where strategy is made, bold ideas are welcomed, and your work directly impacts the trajectory of a growing company, this is the role for you. At Aarki, you won't just be behind the scenes but helping shape the future.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CEO's right hand - supporting with strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of key initiatives.
• Own the CEO's operating rhythm: run leadership meetings, prepare materials, track decisions, and ensure follow-ups.
• Conduct analysis and research that informs business decisions, distilling key insights for the executive team.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align on company goals and clear blockers.
• Help triage incoming requests and protect CEO bandwidth - ensure we're always focused on what matters most.
• Lead special projects across the org, often with low clarity but high stakes.
• Be the cultural amplifier of Aarki's DNA - hold a high bar for excellence, urgency, and impact.

Skills & Experience

• MBA or equivalent business acumen with a strong foundation in strategy, operations, or management consulting.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in ad tech or mobile performance marketing is required
• Exceptionally sharp and organized; able to juggle competing priorities while staying three steps ahead.
• Highly analytical, able to break down problems and communicate insights with clarity.
• A trusted partner - discreet, thoughtful, and comfortable handling sensitive information.
• Self-directed and proactive, with an "own it" mentality.
• Obsessed with outcomes - constantly pushing toward progress and action.
• Thrives in high-stakes, fast-paced environments where speed and precision matter.