Chief of staff and family office

A leadership role: managing the family's residences, staff and contractors
Senior-level compensation with an annual bonus
A confidential search: your details are never shared without consent
Confidential search for family office leaders: managing residences, staff and the family's private affairs.
Chief of staff and family office
Leadership roles in family offices

We run confidential searches for family office and residence leaders.

A senior role

Managing residences, staff and the family's private affairs

Compensation with a bonus

Senior-level salary and an annual bonus

Full confidentiality

Details shared with employers only with your consent

International scope

Families with assets and homes in several countries

Where these roles are open

International families

Family offices are needed by families with assets and residences in several countries.

Royal Keeper staff work across Europe (Austria, England, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy, Monaco, France, Montenegro, Switzerland), in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), the USA, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and other countries.

International families
Terms for candidates

Registration, interviews and preparation are free for candidates. In some cases a fee may apply, but only after successful placement and depending on the vacancy.

We take into account your management experience, education, languages, readiness to relocate and compensation expectations.

Terms for candidates
About the role

Managing the private affairs of a wealthy family

The chief of a family office coordinates everything related to the family's private life: residences and their staff, travel and logistics, work with lawyers, accountants, asset managers and contractors, budgets and reporting. House managers, assistants and other staff report to this role.

Managing the private affairs of a wealthy family
For senior professionals

A confidential search for a senior role

Vacancies like this are never advertised openly: families look for candidates through trusted intermediaries. If you have run a family office, a large residence or a private owner's business, leave a request and a manager will contact you personally.

A confidential search for a senior role

Family office chief salaries

Single-family office
Single-family office
6000–10000€ per month
Large family office
Large family office
10000–18000€ and above
Annual bonus
Annual bonus
10–30% of base salary
Candidate requirements

Who families look for to head their family office

The head of a family office manages the family's people, money and reputation, so candidates are expected to meet top-management standards.

Who families look for to head their family office
#1

At least 5 years leading a family office, a large residence, a private business or a service company.

#2

Experience managing a team and contractors across several countries.

#3

Skills in budgeting, financial reporting and cost control.

#4

A university degree; economics, law or management is an advantage.

#5

Fluent English and ideally one more foreign language.

#6

An impeccable reputation, references and strict confidentiality.

What you need to get a job

01

Fill out the job search form

Leave a request with your experience, languages, documents and preferred format. A manager will hold a short interview and help with your profile. It is free.

02

Apply for vacancies

Follow new vacancies in our apps and on WhatsApp and respond quickly so your profile is seen first.

03

Wait for the employer interview

If a family is interested, we arrange an online interview and help you discuss pay, schedule and duties.

04

Start work

We agree the start date, contract and, if needed, tickets. We stay in touch after you start.

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