Lead - Strategic Partnership - Venture Capital Firm (4-7 yrs)

Lead - Strategic Partnerships

Job Description:

A leading Venture Capital firm is on a look-out for a Strategic Partnerships Lead who will work closely with the leadership and investment team to establish and leverage partnerships and accelerate the growth of early-stage tech businesses.

Please Note: People with a passion and prior experience in areas like energy transition, climate innovation and sustainability will be preferred for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building relationships with key stakeholders like development agencies, corporates, and non-profits.

- Creating innovative partnership structures for portfolio companies.

- Identifying gaps, needs, and opportunities for external partnerships.

- Designing and implementing scalable partnership models.

- Collaborating with think tanks and research partners for systemic climate impact.

- Tracking and measuring the impact of partnership initiatives on portfolio companies.

To Fit the Bill, you must have:

- 4-7 years of experience in partnership, business development, or program management.

- Demonstrated ability to handle various stakeholder interactions.

- Understanding of the effect, development, and climate tech ecosystems.

- Understanding of climate policies, sustainable financial systems, and industry trends.

- Excellent communication and negotiating skills.

- Strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial attitude.

- Ability to work collaboratively, solve problems, and analyse data.

- Passion for climate innovation and sustainability.

- Previous experience with development agencies, corporations, or international organizations is advantageous.