Chief of Staff to the CEO

Hi!

Factorial is looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff to the CEO to work directly with Bernat Farrero on some of the companys most strategic priorities. This is not a traditional support roleits a high-trust high-impact position for someone who can operate at the intersection of product strategy talent acquisition and business development. If you thrive on ambiguity move fast on complex problems and want to help shape the future of one of Europes fastest-growing business software companies this could be your next challenge.

The Role

Youll be the CEOs strategic partner on four critical areas:

1. Product strategy & execution Shape Factorials long-term vision by working with our product design and engineering leaders. Research emerging opportunities in HR payroll AI and SaaS. Translate bold ideas into clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
2. Talent identification & closing Build relationships with exceptional talent before theres a hiring need. Travel to global events and founders networks. Convince high-caliber leaders and engineers to join Factorial. Think of yourself as a natural networker who builds long-term relationships that turn into opportunities.
3. Strategic relationships M&A & investments Run a global operation to identify partnerships acquisition targets and investment opportunities. Map relevant companies build trusted relationships with founders and executives and structure win-win deals that accelerate our mission.
4. CEO leverage & execution Remove friction from critical projects. Take ownership of sensitive cross-functional initiatives. Coordinate complex moving pieces. Prepare strategic materials. Represent the CEO when needed. Keep important things from falling through the cracks.

What Youll Be Doing

As Chief of Staff you will:

• Drive long-term product thinking Help the CEO and leadership team identify which product bets create the most value over the next 5-10 years. Prepare strategic documents challenge assumptions and ensure execution stays on track.
• Build a talent pipeline Identify and engage exceptional business leaders engineers and product builders. Travel to relevant global conferences and events. Maintain relationships before positions open. Close key talent with persistence and conviction.
• Create a deal engine Systematically discover and execute strategic opportunities: partnerships integrations M&A and investments. Understand each opportunitys strategic thesis assess feasibility prepare business cases and coordinate execution across internal teams.
• Enable CEO success Take charge of sensitive projects where accountability is distributed. Write compelling memos presentations and communication. Follow up relentlessly. Coordinate across functions. Be pushy when needed while maintaining trust.
• Own strategic execution Move important initiatives forward without constant supervision. Track open loops. Prepare internal materials. Represent the company with humility and care.

What Were Looking For

Youre likely a great fit if you:

• Have deep strategic thinking and execution experience Youve worked in high-stakes environments where you combined strategy with operational rigor. Whether thats investment banking corporate development strategy consulting founder/operator experience or roles in high-growth tech companies you know how to move from idea to outcome.
• Are a world-class networker You naturally enjoy meeting people building genuine relationships and staying connected over time. You understand incentives and how to create alignment. You thrive on turning conversations into opportunities for your company.
• Possess extreme judgment and honesty You can disagree directly with leadership. Youre brave enough to share uncomfortable truths and what others may avoid saying. You earn trust through radical honesty not political maneuvering.
• Are obsessed with execution Youre organized disciplined and can coordinate many moving pieces at once. You track everything thats open push for closure and have the persistence to ensure important things get done on time. Youre reliable period.
• Can write and communicate exceptionally You craft clear compelling narratives. Your emails memos and presentations could teach others. You persuade without formal authority. You communicate with both the CEO and founders across the globe.
• Value confidentiality and discretion Youll have access to sensitive strategic information acquisition opportunities people decisions and investor conversations. Nothing is shared without explicit CEO approval. Discretion is non-negotiable.
• Are a fast learner You can quickly grasp new industries business models financial concepts and organizational dynamics. Youre ambitious about understanding hypergrowth tech companies.
• Speak fluent English and Spanish Required for the role. Other European languages (French Italian German) are highly valued.
• Are deeply ambitious about long-term partnership You see this as the start of a multi-year relationship not a stepping stone. Over time this role can evolve into broader responsibilities: leading strategic functions owning business areas stepping into other key leadership roles.

Bonus Points if You:

• Have experience in business software HR tech or adjacent categories.
• Have worked on partnerships integrations M&A or fundraising at a meaningful scale.
• Have founder or operator experience (you understand what it takes).
• Have navigated high-growth environments where things moved fast and priorities shifted constantly.
• Have strong technical intuition you can discuss product architecture integrations and system design with engineers.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Chief of Staff will:

• Significantly increase the CEOs leverage and capacity
• Help Factorial make better long-term strategic and product decisions
• Build a strong pipeline of exceptional business leaders engineers and product builders
• Close key talent for critical roles
• Create a systematic engine for discovering partnerships M&A and investment opportunities
• Support negotiations and dealmaking that result in win-win agreements
• Move important projects forward with minimal supervision
• Earn deep trust across the organization
• Operate with absolute confidentiality
• Become a long-term strategic partner to the CEO

How We Work

This is an on-site role in Barcelona. Youll work closely with the CEO and leadership team so proximity matters for collaboration alignment and speed. You may travel to global events conferences and meetings as needed.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is between 40000 and 150000 with a significant performance-based variable component. Compensation depends on your experience background and track record. We structure this to reward the direct impact you drive on partnerships talent acquisition and strategic outcomes.

Perks of Being Part of Our Team

• High-growth multicultural and ambitious environment
• Continuous training and learning based on your needs
• Alan private health insurance
• Healthy life with Wellhub (Gyms pools outdoor classes)
• Cobee for savings and benefits
• Language classes with Preply
• Payflow for salary optimization
• Breakfast fruit and company canteen at the office
• Pet friendly workplace

Join Factorial Where People Grow

Diversity is part of our culturewe have 43 nationalities in our teams and are committed to an inclusive environment for all. Apply the way that works best for you (blind resume pronouns cover letter etc.). We dont discriminate on any aspect.

About Us

Factorial is an innovative Business Management Software platform designed to streamline HR payroll and people operations for businesses worldwide. Founded in 2016 with customers across 60 countries were building the future of business software. Join a team thats driving change and growing fast.

Our Values

• We own it We take responsibility. We make decisions not excuses.
• We learn and teach Were dedicated to learning daily and sharing it.

We partner Every decision is a team decision. We trust each other.

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