Venture Capital- Principal Associate Job Listing at Kelly Services in San Francisco, CA (Job ID US3630687_BH10035723)

Description

Strategy Growth Partner
Direct Hire Position
Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 (base)
Equity Opportunity: Hybrid
Additional Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 possible
Experience Required: 5–6 years as a Venture Capital Partner, Principal, or Senior Investor
Location: Hybrid (combining remote and in-office work) About the Role We are seeking a Strategy Growth Partner to work across a portfolio of AI-native operating companies. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced VC leader ready to apply their expertise in a hands-on, company-building role. Responsibilities

• Support Capital Strategy: Drive structuring initiatives for operating companies.
• Lead Market Research & Expansion: Inform go-to-market strategies and identify new partnership, distribution, and growth opportunities.
• Talent Sourcing: Assist in recruiting top talent (technical leaders and early operators) via networks and new channels.
• Ecosystem Development: Build and sustain relationships with founders, operators, and ecosystem partners to accelerate growth.
• Program Development: Aid in establishing fellowship and partnership programs involving top-tier talent.
• Business Development: Collaborate with founders to extend product reach and accelerate traction.

Qualifications

• Prior experience (5–6 years) as a Principal or Senior Associate at a top-tier VC or growth equity fund.
• Deep understanding of the venture ecosystem, company formation, and early-stage growth.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Robust network across startups, investors, and operators.
• Results-driven, intellectually rigorous, and aligned with a long-term approach to building enduring companies.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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