Chief of Staff

At R2, we believe that small and medium businesses are the productive engine of society. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) make up over 90% of companies in Latin America, yet they face a trillion-dollar credit gap. Our mission is to unlock SMBs’ potential by providing financial solutions that are tailored to their needs. We are reimagining the financial infrastructure of Latin America - where SMBs financial needs are satisfied without ever having to go to a bank. R2 enables platforms in Latin America to embed financial services that SMBs can then leverage (starting with revenue-based financing). We are a tight knit team coming from organizations such as Google, Amazon, Uber, Capital One, Mercado Libre, Globant, J.P. Morgan. We are entering a new phase of growth following a strategic investment from Ant International, focused on rapidly expanding our partner footprint, strengthening our credit and underwriting capabilities, and scaling our operations across multiple markets. We are now hiring a Chief of Staff to the CEO to drive flawless execution of key initiatives between R2 and Ant International in R2’s current growth inflection point. The Chief of Staff will serve as a strategic thought partner and execution leader for the CEO. This role is responsible for driving R2’s synergy workstreams with Ant, special projects, organizational effectiveness, planning cycles, and CEO-level prioritization. This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role designed for a top performer with strong strategic, analytical, and operational skills. What you’ll do: Strategic Execution & Synergies Lead the planning and execution of synergies with Ant International, including collaborations across financial controls, credit risk, information security, risk management, credit risk, engineering and data, compliance and product Serve as the central coordination point between R2’s Executive Team and Ant stakeholders Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks for synergy initiatives, reporting requirements and CEO priorities Lead and support high-impact special projects and strategic initiatives Process Mapping & Operational Clarity Map and document critical processes across Risk, Product, Engineering, Finance, Data & Growth Ensure SOPs are drafted, updated, and implemented consistently across teams Establish clear roles & responsibilities (RACI) per workflow and project Define and monitor SLAs and inter-team handoffs to ensure accountability and execution speed Reduce operational friction and reinforce alignment between day-to-day execution and strategic goals CEO Leverage & Prioritization Operate as the CEO’s right hand, ensuring the Executive Team is aligned, information flows smoothly, and priorities are executed Assist in R2’s quarterly OKR planning process, ensuring alignment between company OKRs and team-level OKRs Drive follow-through across multiple teams on CEO-level directives and commitments Bring structure, speed, and clarity to the most important company priorities Org Alignment & Communication Act as an extension of the CEO to reinforce R2’s culture during rapid scaling Ensure the Executive Team is aligned with strategic priorities and that execution is consistent across teams Board & Executive Readiness Own preparation of Board materials, strategic reviews, and board follow-ups Partner with Finance, Risk, Engineering, Data Product, Growth and People to present coherent data and insights to both the Board and Ant Who you are: 4-6+ years in management consulting, investment banking, strategy/bizops at a high-growth tech company, or equivalent experience Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities; SQL or database experience is a plus Experience in fintech, credit, or financial services is a strong plus Exceptional structured thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving Strong project management discipline; able to keep multiple parallel workstreams moving Strong communication skills (concise writing and clear verbal and written communication) Comfortable with ambiguity and able to bring structure where none exists Low-ego, high-ownership operator who thrives in a fast-moving and founder-led environment Passionate about financial inclusion and fintech in LatAm Full professional fluency in both English and Spanish (spoken and written); Portuguese is a strong plus. Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects with senior stakeholders Experience with post‑merger integration, PMO work, or scaling operations is a plus but not required Location: CDMX, Mexico, São Paulo, Brazil, and Bogotá, Colombia as priorities. Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile will also be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr