Partnerships & Operations Lead, Cross-Border VC Platform

Across Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm seeks a Partnerships and Business Operations Lead to shape a new venture capital platform. This role involves engaging with limited partners, building cross-border innovation programs, and working closely with the CEO. Ideal candidates will have experience with US startups and Japanese companies, business development expertise, and an entrepreneurial mindset. A top-tier advanced degree is preferred, alongside residency or citizenship in the US.

Qualifications

• Experience working for/with US startups and traditional Japanese companies.
• Demonstrated experience in driving open innovation projects.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and ability to translate them to commercial goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead LP engagement platform and cross-border innovation programs.
• Work closely with CEO to ensure firm operations are cohesive.
• Help build the firm's operating model.

Skills

Business Development

Strategy

Operations

Finance

Open Innovation

Emerging Technologies

Bilingual English-Japanese

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Advanced degree from a top US institution (e.g. MBA)

Job description

A Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm seeks a Partnerships and Business Operations Lead to shape a new venture capital platform. This role involves engaging with limited partners, building cross-border innovation programs, and working closely with the CEO. Ideal candidates will have experience with US startups and Japanese companies, business development expertise, and an entrepreneurial mindset. A top-tier advanced degree is preferred, alongside residency or citizenship in the US.