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San Francisco
Full-Time
Posted on 
April 7, 2025
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We’re partnering with a leading, high-growth venture capital firm to hire a Strategic Relationship Associate (official title) to work directly with the CEO of a $10B AUM platform. This is a rare opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience at the highest level of venture capital — supporting a proven industry leader across investor relations, portfolio management, and strategic operations.

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In this role, you’ll sit in on key meetings with investors, founders, and senior stakeholders — helping prepare materials, drive follow-up, and ensure execution on high-impact initiatives. You'll gain real-time exposure to the inner workings of a top-tier venture platform while contributing to the firm’s most critical relationships and objectives.

This role is intentionally designed as a career-launching opportunity for a motivated, high-potential individual with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a desire to grow. Top performers will have the chance to take on increasing responsibility, advance into Investor Relations leadership, or transition to the Investment Team over time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a trusted, right-hand partner to the CEO, participating in all key meetings with GPs, LPs, and senior stakeholders
  • Prepare materials, conduct background research, and manage meeting logistics
  • Take detailed notes during meetings, synthesize key takeaways, and ensure timel execution of follow-up items
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, portfolio company leadership, and other key stakeholders, serving as complimentary point of contact
  • Coordinate and manage communications, reports and updates to clients and investors
  • Help structure and prioritize CEO-level initiatives, providing operational and strategic support
  • Coordinate across internal teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution
  • Work closely with Chief of Staff and the CEO’s Executive Assistant to coordinate and support meeting schedules across multiple time zones
  • Contribute to a positive, professional, and dynamic team environment

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; background in business, finance, or related field preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience in project management, operations, or client relationship management, ideally within venture capital, private equity, or finance.
  • Familiarity with the venture capital ecosystem and startup dynamics.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience with project management tools.

Traits & Characteristics:

  • Proactive: Capable of identifying issues before they arise and taking immediate action to resolve them.
  • Customer-Oriented: Focused on delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Adaptable: Flexible and able to thrive in a dynamic, evolving work environment.
  • Collaborative: Works well with others, particularly in high-pressure situations, and contributes to a positive team environment.
  • Flexible: This role will require joining meetings via video conference on a global level,

How Our Team is Supported:

  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being.
  • 401(k) company match with immediate vesting.
  • Flexible/hybrid schedules with flexible paid time off plus company paid holidays.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual bonus plan.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Home office support

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