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:

• 4-6 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.