Chief of Staff

Dye & Durham, a leading global provider of cloud–based software and technology solutions, provides critical information services and workflows used by clients all over the world to manage their process, information, and regulatory requirements. The company is focused on an unwavering commitment to customer excellence and to the personal and professional growth of its employees. It offers rewarding opportunities for those with legal, tech, financial services and government relations expertise. With clients that include major law firms, financial service institutions and government organizations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa and Australia, a fulfilling career awaits you at Dye & Durham. 

Job Description

As Chief of Staff, you will be the trusted right hand to the Interim CEO/COO, turning executive priorities into coordinated action across the business. You will run the leadership operating rhythm, drive cross-functional initiatives and keep the executive office organized and running smoothly.

This is a hybrid role based in our Toronto office, working with leaders across Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and South Africa and handling confidential matters with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Interim CEO/COO to set priorities, filter decisions and protect their time, making sure the right issues reach them at the right moment.
• Prepare meeting agendas and pre-reads, and capture and circulate minutes, decisions and action items for executive and leadership meetings.
• Coordinate leadership team priorities and run the meeting cadence, following up on actions through to completion.
• Run strategic initiatives and projects that do not belong to a single department, from planning through delivery.
• Prepare board materials, briefings, executive updates and presentations, with Investor Relations and Legal approval for anything investor-facing or public.
• Facilitate communication across the organization, acting as the link between the executive office and functional and regional leaders.
• Track progress against company objectives and flag risks and blockers early.
• Handle confidential information, including unreleased financial or transaction information, with discretion.
• This position is hybrid, with regular in-office presence at our Toronto office.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategy, operations, business management or senior executive support.
• Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite executives, including calendar, travel and meeting management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects through influence rather than formal authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including accurate minute-taking and executive-level presentations.
• Exceptional judgment and discretion with confidential and market-sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience working across regions or business units is an asset.
• Must have strong MS 365 skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in legal technology, financial services or a publicly listed company is an asset.

Benefits

At Dye & Durham we strive to be visionaries! As a leader in our field, we ensure our employees are ready for the next challenge in their journey with us by offering internal and external training opportunities. We offer competitive salaries and a whole host of benefits including healthcare, pension, company discounts, wellness programs, and paid days off to move house or volunteer for your favourite charity.

Do you share our DNA?

• We ask how tomorrow can be better than today
• We are passionate about solving our customers’ challenges
• Our ideas break boundaries
• We value different perspectives and encourage dialogue
• We take ownership and celebrate together